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Lemony Chicken Soup

Name: Lemony Chicken Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).
Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter, cubed; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 cup whole milk; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; Dash ground nutmeg; Lemon wedges

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

8 servings (2 quarts)

Updated: Sep. 24, 2022

While living in California, I enjoyed a delicious chicken-lemon soup at a local restaurant. When I returned to Texas, I experimented with many versions before landing on this one. —Brenda Tollett, San Antonio, Texas

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Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup whole milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash ground nutmeg
Lemon wedges

Directions

In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in broth, milk and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.
Stir in chicken, lemon juice and seasonings; heat through over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 231 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 994mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 12g protein.

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