High-Protein Lemony Chicken & Rice Soup is a healthy soup. We would easily serve this soup to guest as it is very flavorful. It gets a refreshing flavor from the fresh lemon juice naturally, & it also offers a savory taste. It contains chicken breast shreds, brown rice, carrots, eggs, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic paste, chicken broth, & fresh dill. This soup has chicken & eggs, so don’t have this soup if you have an allergy to these ingredients; substitute them with vegan alternatives if required. This soup prepares quickly in 35 minutes, perfect for a quick & nourishing meal. We would easily stock this soup, so it is nice to make for the meal prep.
STATS:
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Preparation Duration: Fifteen minutes
- Cooking Duration: 20 minutes
- Total Duration: Thirty-five minutes
- Serving Size: 1 & ½ cups
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Course: Main Course, Soup
- Diet: High-Protein
- Servings: 6
EQUIPMENT:
- Large soup pot
- Wooden spoon
- Whisk
- Mixing bowl — small
- Cutting board
- Ladle
- Knife
INGREDIENTS:
- ½ tsp. salt
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- Two tsp. garlic paste
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- Six cups chicken broth — unsalted
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 tbsp. water
- 1 (8.8-ounce) package microwaveable brown rice
- 2 large eggs
- 5 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- Two cups cooked chicken breast shreds
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh dill
- ¾ tsp. cracked black pepper
INGREDIENT NOTES:
OLIVE OIL:
- Add the olive oil to provide good fats and also help to soften the carrots properly. It will also add richness & improve the flavor of the broth.
MATCHSTICK CARROTS:
- Add the thin slices of carrots so they get cooked quickly. It will provide a sweet taste naturally, beautiful color, and vitamin A, which makes the soup more satisfying.
GARLIC PASTE:
- Add the garlic paste to blend smoothly into the broth and provide a rich savory flavor. Add the fresh minced garlic to offer a strong taste.
CHICKEN BROTH:
- Add the unsalted chicken broth to create a flavorful base for the soup. It will also help control the sodium content and provide a comforting taste.
MICROWAVEABLE BROWN RICE:
- Add the pre-cooked brown rice to prepare the dish quickly and easily. It will provide fiber, whole grains, & texture in the soup.
EGGS:
- Add the eggs to create a creamy & velvety broth like a Greek-style lemon chicken soup without using dairy.
COOKED CHICKEN BREAST:
- Add the chicken shreds to provide lean protein and make the soup hearty & satisfying.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add the olive oil to the big pot and heat it on the moderate flame.
- Now add the carrots & cook for four to five minutes so they get soft.
- Add the garlic paste and cook for more thirty minutes till aromatic.
- Then pour the chicken broth & allow to get boil softly.
- Add the cornstarch and water in the small vessel and whisk to make a smooth slurry.
- Now add the slurry to the soup and simmer for around 2 to 3 minutes till the broth gets thick lightly.
- Then make the brow rice as mentioned on the pack and mix in the soup.
- Now include the chicken shreds and sprinkle the black pepper and salt.
- Add the lemon juice and eggs in a separate vessel and whisk till it gets smooth.
- Now add one ladle of soup in the egg mixture slowly while whisking to temper the eggs.
- Then we add the egg mixture to the soup by stirring softly.
- Cook the soup on low flame for two to three minutes without boiling it.
- Add the fresh dill and mix.
- Taste the soup and add more seasoning if required, and serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAD:
- Whole Wheat Pita
- Crusty Artisan Bread
- Sourdough Bread
- Garlic Toast
SALADS:
- Greek Salad
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Arugula Salad
- Spinach Salad
VEGETABLES:
- Roasted Asparagus
- Steamed Green Beans
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Grilled Zucchini
TOPPINGS:
- Lemon Wedges
- Fresh Dill
- Fresh Parsley
- Cracked Black Pepper
LIGHT SIDES:
- Cottage Cheese
- Hummus
- Roasted Chickpeas
- Whole Grain Crackers
TIPS:
- We have to temper the eggs so the soup will not get curdled.
- Don’t boil the soup after the addition of the egg mixture.
- Add the fresh lemon juice to provide good taste.
- Use the Rotisserie chicken for convenience.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the soup to the closed box and store for four days.
FREEZER:
- Add the soup without the egg mix in the closed box & freeze for three months.
FAQs:
Would I utilize the white rice instead?
- Yes, we would easily use white rice instead to provide the soft texture.
Could I use the rotisserie chicken to make the soup?
- Yes, we would easily utilize the rotisserie chicken; it will save time and also be convenient for us.
Does this soup contain dairy?
- This soup has no dairy items in it.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 285 kcal
Total Carbs: 16 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 28 g
Serving Size: 1 & ½ cups
Sodium: 540 mg
Potassium: 610 mg
Calcium: 0.08 g
Vitamin A: 0.0007 g
Iron: 0.002 g
Servings: 6
Net Carbs: 13 g
