A steaming bowl of high protein lemon chicken soup with tender chicken pieces, rice, and fresh dill.
This high protein lemon chicken soup is bright, cozy, and extra satisfying. You get tender chicken pieces, a silky lemony broth, and a protein boost from whisked eggs stirred in at the end.
Why You’ll Love This High Protein Lemon Chicken Soup
- High-protein and filling
- Creamy without cream
- One-pot cleanup
- Meal prep friendly
Ingredients for High Protein Lemon Chicken Soup
- Olive oil (1 tablespoon)
- Onion (1 small, diced)
- Carrots (2, diced)
- Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
- Low-sodium chicken broth (8 cups)
- Long-grain white rice (1/2 cup)
- Cooked chicken pieces (3 cups)
- Eggs (3)
- Lemon juice (1/3 cup)
- Lemon zest (1 teaspoon)
- Salt (1 teaspoon) + black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
- Dill or parsley (2 tablespoons)
High Protein Lemon Chicken Soup Recipe Step-by-Step
- 1. Sauté onion and carrots 6–8 minutes; add garlic 30 seconds.
- 2. Add broth + rice; simmer 15–18 minutes.
- 3. Stir in chicken and warm 3–4 minutes.
- 4. Whisk eggs + lemon; temper with 1 cup hot broth.
- 5. Reduce heat to low; stir egg mixture into pot and heat 2–3 minutes (do not boil).
- 6. Season and add herbs.
High Protein Lemon Chicken Soup Recipe Card
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Category: Soups
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Diet: Dairy-Free