Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Date and Ricotta Crispbread
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup long-grain brown rice
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 (32-oz) cartons low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • ¾ tsp pepper 
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh dill

Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, cook onion in hot oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Add broth, salt, and pepper; cover and bring to a simmer.
  3. Transfer 1½ cups hot broth to a blender with center of lid removed so heat can escape; add egg yolks and lemon juice. Puree until smooth.
  4. Pour pureed mixture and chicken into pot; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Stir in cooked rice and dill.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ¾ cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 6 slices multigrain crispbread
  • 6 Tbsp chopped pitted dates
  • 6 Tbsp sliced almonds

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Spread cheese on crispbread; sprinkle with dates and nuts.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
335
152
487
Fat (g) 12 6 18
Sat. Fat (g) 3 2 5
Protein (g) 24 7 31
Carb (g) 34 19 53
Fiber (g) 2 4 6
Sodium (mg) 437 186 623

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