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September 19, 2018

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Lemon Rice Soup

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Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Lemon Rice Soup–this is a thick and hearty version of creamy Greek avgolemono soup. It has tender bites of chicken, rice, carrots and of course fresh lemon juice. This soup has unbelievable flavor! 

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Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Lemon Rice Soup--this is a thick and hearty version of creamy Greek avgolemono soup. It has tender bites of chicken, rice, carrots and of course fresh lemon juice. This soup has unbelievable flavor! 

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Lemon Rice Soup

If you’re a fan of all things lemon you will love this soup! It is creamy and the lemon just gives the soup such a pop of flavor. I started with a small bowl and just kept going back for more helpings because it was so delicious! I added feta cheese to the top of my soup for a little more Greek flavor. Even though it was close to 85 degrees my family really enjoyed this soup!

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Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Lemon Rice Soup--this is a thick and hearty version of creamy Greek avgolemono soup. It has tender bites of chicken, rice, carrots and of course fresh lemon juice. This soup has unbelievable flavor! 

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Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Lemon Rice Soup--this is a thick and hearty version of creamy Greek avgolemono soup. It has tender bites of chicken, rice, carrots and of course fresh lemon juice. This soup has unbelievable flavor! 

What Slow Cooker Did You Use?

For this recipe I used my 6 quart oval Kitchenaid slow cooker.* I love this slow cooker. It cooks low and evenly. I love the medium heat choice because most slow cookers that I’ve seen only have the option of cooking on low or high. If you’re going to buy just one slow cooker, this is the one that I recommend.

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Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Lemon Rice Soup


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5 from 4 reviews

  • Author: Karen Petersen
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low
  • Total Time: 25 minute
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
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This is a thick and hearty version of creamy Greek avgolemono soup. It has tender bites of chicken, rice, carrots and of course fresh lemon juice. This soup has unbelievable flavor!


Ingredients

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  • 1 yellow or white onion, diced
  • 6 cups chicken broth (or 6 cups water + 2 Tbsp Better than Bouillon Chicken Base)
  • 2 large carrots, cut into quarter inch slices
  • 1 rib of celery, diced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 3/4 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 2 Tbsp butter, melted
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 eggs
  • Optional: feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Add onion, broth, carrots, celery, salt, pepper, rice and chicken into the slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
  3. Open the slow cooker and use tongs to remove chicken. Place the chicken on a cutting board and let rest.
  4. In a bowl whisk together the butter and flour until smooth. Ladle a cup of the soup into the flour/butter mixture and whisk until smooth. Ladle the mixture back into the slow cooker. This will help to thicken the soup.
  5. Add the lemon juice into the slow cooker.
  6. In a bowl whisk together the eggs until frothy. Ladle a tablespoon of the hot soup into the eggs and whisk, then repeat the process a few times. This way the eggs won’t scramble. Add the entire mixture into the slow cooker and stir. This will make the soup creamy and thick.
  7. Shred the chicken* and add it to the pot.
  8. Turn the slow cooker to high and let the soup thicken for 15-20 minutes.
  9. Ladle soup into bowls and serve with feta, if desired.

Notes

I used my 6 quart oval Kitchenaid slow cooker.*

  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe
  • Calories: 281
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 709 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 23 g
  • Protein: 32 g

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  1. Lynda says

    March 5, 2021 at 9:29 am

    Can you make this in IP pressure cooker? It sounds delicious but don’t want to slow cook it.
    If yes, how would you adjust the recipe?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 8, 2021 at 1:44 pm

      Yes here is the IP version: https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/instant-pot-greek-chicken-lemon-rice-soup/

      Reply
  2. Becca says

    February 16, 2021 at 3:49 pm

    Love this recipe. I’ve made it several times. The best soup for a cold day.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 17, 2021 at 12:44 pm

      Glad you loved it Becca!

      Reply
  3. Stephanie says

    January 23, 2020 at 1:33 pm

    I accidentally added 1 cup instead of 3/4 cup of rice but kept the recipe the same otherwise… should I add more broth?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 24, 2020 at 2:56 pm

      Yes maybe a bit more. It will probably be okay though if you didn’t!

      Reply
  4. Diane Trevisan says

    May 7, 2019 at 4:16 pm

    Looks yummy! Can’t wait to make it!

    Reply
  5. Katerina says

    October 6, 2018 at 11:15 am

    Hi! Is the cooking time longer if you’re using raw chicken vs. cooked chicken? Also, are you using uncooked rice in the recipe or pre cooked? thanks!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 9, 2018 at 9:46 am

      The rice is uncooked, so whether you are using cooked or uncooked chicken leave the cooking time the same.

      Reply
    • Pam Darwin says

      September 27, 2021 at 7:58 am

      I would cook rice separately in broth then add when you put the shredded chicken back in pot. The rice was too mushy cooking so long. Everyone loved this soup

      ★★★★★

      Reply
  6. Jackie says

    September 23, 2018 at 1:56 pm

    I made this on the stove-top (no Instant Pot and didn’t have enough time left for the slow-cooker) and used left-over chicken from chicken I had roasted two days ago. Cooked the rice in 2 c. of the chicken broth and the carrots, etc. in the other 4 cups, about 20 minutes each. Then added everything else in the order you laid out. Cut the final cook time (eggs) to 5 minutes, figuring the slow-cooker would be a little cooler in its heat and wouldn’t need quite that long for the stove-top version. Total time – about 30 minutes.
    We LOVED it! The faint lemon taste was fantastic. Thank you so much.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 24, 2018 at 12:58 pm

      Awesome Jackie! Thanks for your recipe notes 🙂 I love the lemon taste too.

      Reply
  7. Lori Bartkowski says

    September 23, 2018 at 7:07 am

    Anyway to make this a little healthier?

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    • Karen says

      September 24, 2018 at 1:03 pm

      You can leave out the flour and butter. Just use the eggs as a thickener. It won’t be as thick and creamy but it will still taste really yummy!

      Reply
  8. Carmen says

    September 19, 2018 at 2:43 pm

    I have been looking for a good recipe! Can the leftovers be frozen?

    ★★★★★

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    • Karen says

      September 20, 2018 at 11:15 am

      I *think* they could but I haven’t tried it myself so I’m an unsure. I am wondering if the fact that is uses eggs would make freezing it weird???

      Reply
      • Adam says

        September 25, 2018 at 1:31 am

        Well…..I just made a version of this on the stove tonight just using eggs and lemon juice as a thickener, and froze about half……didn’t think there would be any issue, but will report back how it turns out.

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      • Shelley says

        January 16, 2019 at 6:05 pm

        Comes out perfectly even after being frozen.

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        • Karen says

          January 17, 2019 at 11:27 am

          Good to know!!!

          Reply

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