Lemony Chicken & Rice Soup

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The Greek lemon-chicken soup avgolemono is the inspiration for this 20-minute recipe. Eggs and lemon are tempered into the broth to add richness and creaminess. You can use microwaveable brown rice or use 1 cup leftover rice if you have it on hand.

Julia Levy

Published on December 26, 2023

Tested by

Renu Anshie Dhar

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

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Active Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

6 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Sesame-Free Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Heart-Healthy High-Protein Gluten-Free

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup matchstick carrots
2 teaspoons garlic paste
6 cups unsalted chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1 (8.8-ounce) package microwaveable brown rice
2 large eggs
5 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
3/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Directions

Heat oil in a medium Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add carrots and garlic paste; cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.

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Stir in broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium to maintain a simmer and cook, uncovered, until the carrots are crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
Whisk together cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Drizzle into the simmering soup; cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.

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Stir in rice, breaking up any clumps. Whisk eggs and lemon juice together in a medium bowl until frothy. Slowly whisk 1 cup of the hot broth into the egg-lemon mixture. Whisking vigorously, gradually add another 1 cup broth.

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Whisk the egg mixture back into the soup; stir in chicken and salt. Remove from heat and stir until warmed through, about 2 minutes.

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Ladle the soup into 6 bowls. Top with dill and cracked pepper.

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EatingWell.com, December 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

242	Calories
9g	Fat
18g	Carbs
20g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 1/3 cups
Calories 242
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 18g	7%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 20g	41%
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 107mg	36%
Vitamin A 303Âµg
Vitamin C 4mg	5%
Vitamin D 0Âµg
Vitamin E 1mg	9%
Folate 18Âµg
Vitamin K 8Âµg
Sodium 360mg	16%
Calcium 37mg	3%
Iron 1mg	8%
Magnesium 47mg	11%
Potassium 322mg	7%
Zinc 1mg	11%
Vitamin B12 0Âµg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Lemony Chicken & Rice Soup

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