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GREEK LEMON-RICE SOUP 
3 cups chicken broth
2 to 3 oz. uncooked regular rice
2 eggs
3 tbsp. lemon juice
dash of salt
dash of white pepper

In 2-quart saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Reduce heat, add rice, cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes. In small bowl, beat eggs and lemon juice. Stirring constantly, add 1 cup of hot soup, a little at a time. Stir mixture into soup in pan and heat. Do not boil! Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Note: 2 oz. rice makes thinner soup; 3 oz. rice makes thick soup. Weight instead of measurement gives the option of using medium grain rice.

Serves 4.

recipe reviews
Greek Lemon-Rice Soup
 #5165
 Maya says:
This is a GREAT recipe! Very easy and simple. I first had this soup at a greek restaurant and the recently stopped making it. I had a taste for it, and this recipe was just right. No meat needed, however you can add a can of chicken breast by Swanson to give it a kick!
 #11240
 Marissa replies:
Very good, very easy! I doubled everything, used max amount of rice and boiled two chicken breasts, cubed, while I cooked the rice. Black pepper works just as well.
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 Maggie (California) replies:
Great soup! I added roasted barbecue chicken to it and added lemon pulp and a little more lemon juice.
 #14774
 Keith says:
I grew up in an area loaded with greek resturants and loved this soup growing up, having moved away 7 years ago, I craved it, decided to find a recipe and I FOUND IT, this is exactly what Lemon Rice Soup is supposed to be!!! Black pepper is fine.
 #22608
 Angie (United States) says:
This recipe is awesome, good after a nite out and helps your hangover too, YUMMO. WHEN I GO TO A GREEK RESTAURANT I ALWAYS ORDER IT!
 #28637
 Susan (Michigan) says:
GREAT Soup! I made this today for our church pot luck dinner and it was a hit! I will make it again for sure.
 #35473
 Jason (Michigan) says:
O.K. I did what I think the chef intended by stirring a cup of the chicken-broth/rice into the bowl of egg and lemon juice. That mix then went into the saucepan with the remaining chicken-broth/rice. Excellent dinner for way, way less than $1 per person!
 #38398
 Ymouse (United Kingdom) says:
Very nice, nice and smooth. Just one thing, don't bother with Swansons broth as someone has said, track down some British Chicken Oxo cubes, you won't bother with any other stock or broth loaded with fat and additives ever again. Lovely recipe.
   #58304
 Reader (California) says:
Very good recipe. I made this for my kids lunch almost everyday during their winter break. My daughter loves this recipe whenever we go to our favorite diner down the street. Very simple and cheap! :D One thing though.. I wouldn't use Oxo cubes. They have MSG loaded in them, which Swanson does not use.
   #62237
 Dianne (Michigan) says:
The best lemon rice soup I have ever made. Simple recipe and great tip about weight of rice. Will make this recipe over and over again.
   #62378
 Erin (Virginia) says:
I'm a big fan of this easy recipe. Moving away from home to a place with no greek restaurants made me miss this soup massively, and this was a big help a great reminder of home :) Also, you can add chicken to the soup to make it heartier and more of an "entrée" item. I find adding more lemon juice than the recipe calls for to really improve the taste too. Overall a great, simple recipe!
   #76639
 Kelley (Michigan) replies:
Tastes just like the restaurant version! Very yummy - even my picky daughter approved. Added a little more lemon for my taste, but otherwise it was perfect!
   #105454
 Tattie (California) replies:
Beautiful, simple and delicious. I like extra lemon juice but you can adjust up or down to taste. I also like to sometimes add ginger and cilantro for a slightly Asian twist, perfect foggy day comfort.
   #131789
 Kat (Indiana) replies:
Great recipe. I added more lemon juice however, it wasn't lemony enough for me
 #145097
 Paula (Oregon) replies:
Very good! I added even more lemon juice! Used the max rice but wound up adding more broth. Also, I cooked it for awhile - but did not boil - after adding egg, as I have a thing about eating undercooked eggs. I also threw in a minced clove of garlic at the end - yum - as I am fighting a cold.
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 Barb (Michigan) replies:
I tried this today. It was simple to prepare, I even doubled it. The only thing I will do different next time is to add a little more lemon. I did add a small amount of finely diced chicken. Very good recipe!
   #73653
 Angela (Illinois) says:
Great recipe, easy to follow. SO easy in fact, I used a container of leftover Chinese delivery rice and it STILL came out amazing! My husband and kids are so impressed and will be requesting it regularly.
   #92052
 Julie Smith (Indiana) says:
I would cut back on the lemon juice. By half. Very easy recipe.
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 Sara (Indiana) says:
Since moving out of "the region" I have been look for anything similar to the greek restaurants that I grew up with. Well I have given up on the search because this soup is the closest I think I can get to the paragon's lemon rice soup that I miss so much. I give it 5 stars!
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 Anorthernsoul (Michigan) says:
I just maid this earlier this week. It was a very good recipe! I think I added a bit too much lemon juice but other than that I LOVED IT :)
   #106381
 Mara (Florida) says:
Great recipe, and for anyone following Weight Watchers... only 7 points!
   #109427
 Cheryl (Indiana) says:
I have tried handful of recipes for Lemon Rice Soup. This one is FAR the best!! It is even better than some restaurants around here. That must have meant something! If I were you, I would add 2.5 ounces, about half to 3/4 cup of uncooked rice. YUM!!! I can't wait to have leftovers for lunch (or even breakfast) tomorrow! Thanks for sharing.

 

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