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Lemony Chicken Spinach Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 medium carrots, finely chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 quarts chicken stock
  • ½ cup dry rice, jasmine 
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 large lemons)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups pulled cooked chicken or turkey, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 4 cups loosely packed baby spinach
  • cracked pepper for serving (optional)

Instructions

  • In a large stockpot over medium heat, add the olive oil and chopped onion, finely chopped carrots, and minced garlic. Cook for about 8 minutes or until the onions are translucent and the carrots are tender. 
  • Add the chicken stock to vegetables and increase heat to medium-high; bring to a boil. Add rice and reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is nearly done, about 20 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice and eggs. While whisking constantly, slowly pour 1 cup of hot broth into the egg mixture, about a tablespoon at a time. Once all the stock is combined with the egg mixture, pour the egg mixture back into the stockpot.
  • Add the chicken and salt to the soup, and cook for about 5 minutes. Turn the heat off and add all the baby spinach. Gently stir until the spinach is slightly wilted. 
  • Serve immediately and serve with fresh cracked black pepper if desired.
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