Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Lemon Chicken Velvet Soup, a harmonious blend of tangy citrus, velvety texture, and savory chicken flavors. This soup is a symphony of taste and texture, featuring tender chicken enveloped in a luscious, velvety broth infused with the vibrant zest of lemons. With just a few simple steps, you can create this delightful soup that is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy dinner at home or an elegant gathering with friends.
This article presents a collection of three distinct yet equally delectable recipes to satisfy every taste preference. The Classic Lemon Chicken Velvet Soup recipe embodies the essence of this timeless dish, with its rich broth, tender chicken, and a hint of acidity from the lemon. For those who prefer a creamy twist, the Creamy Lemon Chicken Velvet Soup recipe incorporates a velvety blend of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, creating a luscious and indulgent experience. And for a unique Asian-inspired take, the Lemon Chicken and Wonton Soup recipe combines the flavors of lemon, ginger, and wontons in a flavorful broth, offering a delightful fusion of flavors.
CHICKEN VELVET SOUP
My mother-in-law used to make this often when her son and I first married. It is simple, tasty, and quick to make.
Provided by SCHSmom
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in a pot over medium-high heat. Whisk flour into butter until mixture forms a smooth paste, about 1 minute.
- Whisk chicken broth, milk, and light cream into butter mixture; cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil and thickens, 5 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, stir in cooked chicken. Return soup to a boil and cook until chicken is heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 74.5 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 157.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
GREEK LEMON CHICKEN SOUP
This soup is a great way to serve whole grains to kids. Farro is high in fiber and protein.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Add the farro and cook, stirring, until toasted, 1 minute. Add the chicken broth and 3 cups water; cover and bring to a boil. Add the lemon zest, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, uncovered, until the farro is almost tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in the chicken.
- Whisk the eggs and lemon juice in a bowl; drizzle 1/2 cup of the hot broth into the eggs, whisking constantly. Gradually stir the hot egg mixture into the pot. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Combine the feta and dill in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Fill the pita halves with the feta mixture and lightly brush with olive oil. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes. Top each serving of soup with more dill; season with pepper. Serve with the stuffed pitas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530 calorie, Fat 24 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 190 milligrams, Sodium 860 milligrams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 27 grams
LEMON-CHICKEN VELVET SOUP
I'm not fond of lemons myself--they're a bit tart for my palate. But why not share this gorgeous-looking soup with all of you lemon lovers? It's so visually appealing, I just couldn't resist. If you enjoy the classic "Lemon Chicken", this beauty is enhanced with crisp green snap peas and fresh parsley, making it the perfect springtime soup. I'm sure you could use prepared rotisserie chicken to save time--I often prefer it because of its tenderness and flavor. Here's hoping this soup from Taste Of Home is as tasty as it looks!
Provided by Christmas Carol
Categories Chicken
Time 35m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour until smooth; gradually add broth and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in chicken, peas, parsley, and lemon peel; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until chicken is heated through and peas are crisp-tender. Stir in cream; heat through. (Do not boil).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.8, Fat 29.4, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 149.6, Sodium 863.6, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.3, Protein 37.3
LIGHTENED UP LEMON-CHICKEN VELVET SOUP
This is a lower calorie version of Lemon-Chicken Velvet Soup, from TOH Cooking for 2 publication, spring 2008. Insetad of the heavy cream, I subbed milk and fat-free cream cheese, making it a little more "brothy" but very tasty nonetheless. You can substitute canned white meat chicken breast for the chicken here.
Provided by yogiclarebear
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray treat a medium soup pot with non-stick cooking spray, and heat over medium. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.
- In the same pot, melt margarine. Stir in flour, and then slowly add chicken broth, stirring out the flour chunks. Add lemon juice. Bring to a boil, cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken, peas, parsley, optional salt, and lemon peel. Cook 5-7 minutes, until chicken is heated through and peas are starting to tender.
- Reduce heat and add milk. Heat for 2-3 minutes, and add cream cheese. Heat through and stir until cream cheese is melted. Do not boil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.9, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 417.1, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 1.4, Protein 28.4
LEMON CHICKEN SOUP
"For years, I made Greek chicken soup from scratch," remarks Joan Fotopoulos of Turah, Montana. "My daughter created this super-simple version that she and her family can enjoy when time's short. Lemon juice gives it a bright, fresh flavor."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 4-5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine soups and water; cook until heated through. Add the chicken if desired. Stir in lemon juice and pepper. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 949mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SLOW-COOKER LEMONY CHICKEN SOUP
This lemony, herbal take on chicken soup highlights produce, but the basic technique is useful any time you want chicken soup with minimum effort. Slow-cooking chicken in stock creates a richly flavored, double-concentrated stock. Homemade stock is ideal, but you can also use your favorite store-bought stock. Stock concentrate paste like Better Than Bouillon is particularly good because it is natural-tasting, cost-effective and keeps in the fridge for a very long time. (Check the jar for how to reconstitute the paste. For this soup, no need to use boiling water; tap water works fine.) This recipe is flexible: If peas and asparagus aren't available, substitute two cups of quick-cooking vegetables, like fresh or frozen corn, baby spinach or arugula, or thinly sliced zucchini. Instead of tortellini, you can add an equivalent amount of cooked pasta or grains.
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories dinner, weekday, soups and stews, main course
Time 7h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, combine the stock, chicken, leeks, carrots, celery, garlic, red-pepper flakes, onion powder and several generous grinds of black pepper. Add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt if using salted stock, 1 teaspoon kosher salt if using low-sodium stock or 2 teaspoons kosher salt if using unsalted stock. Cover and cook on low until the chicken and vegetables are very tender, about 7 hours.
- Increase the heat to high. Using two forks, tear apart the chicken into bite-size pieces. Add the lemon juice, asparagus, peas and tortellini, if using, to the soup. Cover and cook until the vegetables are tender to crisp-tender, and the tortellini is cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in the herbs; season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls to serve.
LEMON CHICKEN SOUP
Use up your leftover roast chicken to make this moreish lemon chicken soup. With added risotto rice, it's a healthy and filling dinner for four
Provided by Liberty Mendez
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the leeks and celery, and fry for 8-10 mins until softened. Stir in the chicken stock and bring to the boil, add the rice and chicken, turn down the heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 mins until the rice is cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Take off the heat and leave to cool slightly for 10-15 mins (so the eggs don't scramble), and rapidly whisk in the eggs and lemon juice until the mixture looks creamy. Serve in bowls and top with dill, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
VELVETY LEMON CHICKEN SOUP
Categories Soup/Stew Chicken Citrus Dairy Poultry Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Winter Gourmet Small Plates
Yield Makes about 4 1/2 cups, serving 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- With a vegetable peeler remove two 2-inch-long strips zest from lemon and squeeze 1 teaspoon juice into a small cup. In a small saucepan simmer chicken and zest in broth, covered, 20 minutes, or until chicken is just cooked through. Transfer chicken to a bowl and pour broth through a sieve into a 4-cup measuring cup. Chill chicken until it is cool.
- While chicken is cooling, trim snow peas and cut diagonally into thin slivers. In a 2-quart saucepan heat butter over moderately low heat until foam subsides and stir in flour. Cook roux, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Add broth and cream in a stream, whisking, and simmer, whisking, 2 minutes, or until soup thickens slightly. Remove pan from heat.
- When chicken is cool enough to handle, discard skin and bones and cut chicken into thin strips. Add chicken and snow peas to soup and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 minute, or until peas are crisp-tender. Stir in lemon juice, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
Tips:
- Use fresh lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice adds a bright, tangy flavor to the soup. If using bottled lemon juice, add a bit more to taste.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken will be tough and dry. Cook it just until it is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Use a good quality chicken broth: The flavor of the broth will shine through in the soup, so use a good quality broth that you enjoy the taste of.
- Adjust the cornstarch slurry as needed: If you want a thicker soup, add more cornstarch slurry. If you want a thinner soup, add less.
- Garnish with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley, add a nice pop of color and flavor to the soup.
Conclusion:
This lemon chicken velvet soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The soup is light and refreshing, with a bright citrus flavor. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the vegetables are perfectly cooked. This soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love