Lemon Rice Soup
Brighten up your mealtime with this comforting and zesty Lemon Rice Soup, a Mediterranean-inspired dish that's equal parts creamy, tangy, and satisfying. Made with a hearty base of chicken broth and tender long-grain white rice, this soup gets its luscious texture from a carefully tempered mixture of eggs and vibrant fresh lemon juice. Enhanced with a drizzle of olive oil for richness and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a herby kick, this one-pot recipe is not only easy to prepare in just 40 minutes but also brimming with wholesome, fresh flavors. Perfect as a light starter or a warming entrée, Lemon Rice Soup is a delightful way to bring sunshine to your table any time of year.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 3 whole large eggs
- 2 whole lemons
- 0.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Pour the chicken broth and water into a large pot and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Once boiling, add the rice, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cover the pot. Let it cook for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
Step 3
While the rice is cooking, crack the eggs into a mixing bowl. Beat them lightly.
Step 4
Juice the two lemons and set the juice aside. You should have about 1/2 cup of lemon juice.
Step 5
Once the rice is done, take a ladle of the hot broth from the pot and slowly whisk it into the beaten eggs to temper them. This prevents the eggs from curdling when added to the soup.
Step 6
Slowly pour the egg mixture back into the pot while stirring continuously to make the soup creamy.
Step 7
Add the lemon juice to the soup and season with salt and black pepper. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
Step 8
Let the soup heat through for an additional 5 minutes on low heat, but do not let it come to a boil.
Step 9
Remove the soup from heat and stir in the olive oil for added richness.
Step 10
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the soup just before serving for a fresh, herbal flavor.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2414.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 737.3 |
| Total Fat 30.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 558mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5919.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 76.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 6.2g | |
| Protein 44.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 120IU | 0% |
| Calcium 294.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1738.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories