Creamy Lemon Chicken Soup

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

14 servings

Updated: Oct. 13, 2022
"Lemon juice gives this creamy soup its special taste," relates Elissa Armbruster of Medford Lakes, New Jersey. "Add a green salad and crusty rolls, and you have a crowd-pleasing meal on the table in minutes."

Ingredients

  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 5 cups water
  • 5 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 3 medium carrots, cut into small chunks
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • Pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil. Add the chicken and rice. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
  2. Whisk together eggs and lemon juice; quickly stir into soup. Add oregano and pepper. Serve immediately.