Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Ingredients

• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 cup carrot, shredded
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup flour
• 8 egg yolks
• 1 cup white rice, cooked
• 1 cup cooked chicken, diced

Directions

1. 1

   Comibne the broth, lemon juice, vegetables, and pepper in a large pot.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil, then cover partially and simmer until vegetables are tender (~20 minutes).

3. 3

   Blend butter and flour until smooth.

4. 4

   Add a spoonful of the mixture into the the hot soup a little at a time. Stir well after each addition.

5. 5

   Simmer soup for 10 minutes, stir often.

6. 6

   In a seperate bowl, beat the yolks until light yellow.

7. 7

   Add 2-3 spoonfuls of the hot soup mixture to the yolks and mix well.

8. 8

   Return the yolk/soup mixture to the pot.

9. 9

   Add in the rice and chicken.

10. 10

    Cook until heated through.

11. 11

    Season with salt and pepper to taste.