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Vegetarian Lemon-Rice Soup

Vegetarian Lemon-Rice Soup

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in rice. Cover the saucepan; simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Beat eggs and lemon juice together in a small bowl. Slowly add 1 ladle of hot soup, stirring constantly. Repeat with another ladle of soup, if necessary, to bring egg mixture up to the temperature of soup.
  3. 3 Stir egg mixture into broth and rice. Reduce heat to low and cook until soup is hot, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

By SARAHLIZZ3

Lemon Soup

Lemon Soup

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour chicken broth into a large pot, and bring to a boil. Add orzo pasta, and simmer for 10 minutes, until tender.
  2. 2 In a medium glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites to medium stiff peaks. Stir in egg yolks and lemon juice. When the pasta has finished cooking, Gradually ladle about 1 cup of the soup into the egg mixture while stirring gently. This will heat up the eggs so they will not be shocked by the boiling liquid. Pour the egg mixture into the soup pot, and stir until well blended. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

By PHAMBABE

Ukha (Russian Fish Soup)

Ukha (Russian Fish Soup)

4.3

Prep
Cook
30 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the potatoes, onion and parsley. Heat for 10 to 15 minutes and add the fish. Heat for 10 more minutes, then squeeze in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.

By Byakin

Vegan Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup

Vegan Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, onion, carrot, cashews, garlic, salt, and pepper in a high-speed blender; blend until completely smooth.
  2. 2 Pour the blended mixture into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Stir in red lentils. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in lemon juice.

By Deb C

Southern Style Chicken and Dumplings

Southern Style Chicken and Dumplings

4.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a heavy pot with a lid place the chicken, onion, lemon, salt, pepper, water, bay leaf and thyme. Simmer all over low heat until tender, about 1 hour.
  2. 2 Let chicken cool slightly in pot, then remove and take the meat off of the bones. Discard the bones and skin and skim excess fat off the broth if desired. Discard the onion, lemon and bay leaf. If desired, wash out pot well. Return broth and chicken pieces to the pot. Simmer over low heat while making the dumplings.
  3. 3 To Make Dumplings: In a medium mixing bowl, cut shortening into the flour and salt. Stir in 1/4 cup water (more if needed) to form a soft dough. Roll out dough on a floured surface, with a rolling pin, until very thin. Cut into 1 inch wide strips using a pizza cutter or knife. Tear off 1 inch long pieces from these strips and drop into simmering broth and chicken meat. Simmer for 10 minutes with the lid off, then 10 minutes more with the lid on. Serve immediately.

By Teresa C. Rouzer

Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large pot over low heat. Add onion and ginger; cook and stir until soft and translucent without browning onion, about 10 minutes. Add butternut squash and carrot; cook and stir, about 3 minutes. Add apple and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in broth, increase heat to medium, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables are soft, about 20 minutes. Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
  2. 2 Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
  3. 3 Pour in coconut milk and season with salt and pepper. Add lemon juice and maple syrup; stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

By kochbiene

Basic Chicken Soup

Basic Chicken Soup

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix 1 cup water and cornstarch in a bowl until cornstarch dissolves.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil and garlic in a large pot over medium heat for 1 minute. Add carrots, celery, and salt; cook until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add chicken; cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 7 minutes. Add remaining 7 cups water and chicken soup base.
  3. 3 Bring to a boil, stirring any browned bits off the bottom with a spatula. Boil for 20 minutes. Add cornstarch mixture, sage, and pepper; mix well and continue to boil for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add lemon juice.

By Robyn Stone

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken broth, lemon juice, carrots, onions, celery, soup base, and white pepper in a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  2. 2 Blend butter and flour in a small bowl; gradually stir into soup mixture. Simmer, stirring frequently, for 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, beat egg yolks in a bowl until light in color. Gradually whisk in some hot soup, using a ladle to pour in a thin stream while whisking the egg yolks vigorously. Add egg mixture to the pot in same manner, and heat through.
  4. 4 Add rice and chicken; cook until warmed through. Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with lemon slices.

By Shelley Ross

Vegetarian Lentil Soup

Vegetarian Lentil Soup

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place lentils, onion, carrots and cabbage leaves in a pressure cooker and cover with 1 ½ inches of water and 4 tablespoons oil. Cook about 10 to 15 minutes and then cool until pressure reduces, then open.
  2. 2 Puree soup with an immersion blender or food processor until smooth. Add cumin, black pepper, cinnamon, all spice, cloves and nutmeg. Transfer to a stock pot and return to heat. When soup is just beginning to boil, stir in onion soup mix. Simmer until thickened and then just before serving season to taste with lemon juice and salt.

By ALMA-LOU

Pork Afritada

Pork Afritada

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the pork in a large pot; pour enough water into the pot to cover the pork. Stir the soy sauce and lemon juice into the water. Bring the mixture to a boil for 5 minutes. Remove the meat and set aside. Discard the liquid.
  2. 2 Refill the pot with fresh water; add the pork liver and bring to a boil for about 5 minutes. Remove the liver and allow to cool; cut into bite sized pieces. Set aside.
  3. 3 Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; fry the potatoes in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the potatoes to a plate lined with paper towels. Add 2 more tablespoons olive oil to the skillet and allow to get hot. Cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the pork and pork liver to the skillet; cover and cook for 5 minutes. Stir the tomatoes into the mixture; cook together, stirring occasionally, another 5 minutes. Return the potatoes to the skillet with the green bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir another 5 minutes.

By lola

Spicy Kale and Shrimp Soup

Spicy Kale and Shrimp Soup

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir mushrooms, onion, carrots, and garlic in hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and add basil. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until basil seasons broth, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir kale, curry paste, salt, and pepper into broth; return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until kale softens, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in shrimp, tomatoes, kidney beans, and lemon juice. Simmer until shrimp is bright pink on the outside and no longer transparent in the center, about 10 minutes.

By Bethie

Moroccan Harira (Bean Soup)

Moroccan Harira (Bean Soup)

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together beef stock and lentils in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and keep at a simmer while preparing onion.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, cinnamon stick, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and black pepper in hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; add to stock mixture.
  3. 3 Pour garbanzo beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, and quinoa into stock mixture; stir and bring to a boil. Stir in parsley and cilantro; reduce heat to low and cook at a simmer until lentils are tender, about 45 minutes.
  4. 4 Drizzle lemon juice over soup to serve.

By modestalmond

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in orzo and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered until partially cooked through but not yet soft, about 5 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water until cooled completely.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion; cook and stir until vegetables begin to soften and onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Season mixture with thyme, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper; continue cooking another 30 seconds before pouring chicken broth into the pot.
  4. 4 Bring broth to a boil. Partially cover the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until vegetables are just tender, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir orzo, lemon juice, and lemon zest into broth; add chicken. Cook until chicken and orzo are heated through, about 5 minutes. Add baby spinach; cook until spinach wilts into broth and orzo is tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. 6 Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with lemon slices and Parmesan cheese.
  7. 7 Enjoy!

By ReneePaj

Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup

Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup

4.7

Prep
90 min
Cook
330 min
Total
1860 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine beef shanks and water in a large stock pot. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a very low simmer. Use a strainer to skim off any foam on the surface. Add carrot pieces, whole onions, celery stalks, bay leaf, and peppercorns. Simmer for 4 hours, skimming the surface occasionally.
  2. 2 Strain the stock. Discard the vegetables but reserve meat. Allow stock to cool to room temperature, then transfer to a covered container and refrigerate overnight. When beef shanks are cool, remove meat from the bones. Discard bones and gristle. Dice meat and any remaining marrow into small cubes. Cover the container and refrigerate overnight.
  3. 3 The next day, heat vegetable oil in a stock pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in garlic and 1 diced onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add paprika and cook 1 additional minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly wilted and reduced in bulk, about 8 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove beef stock from the refrigerator; skim and discard any fat. Pour stock into the pot; stir in reserved chopped beef. Add tomatoes with their juice. Bring soup to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the soup, partially covered, until cabbage is quite soft, about 1 hour.
  5. 5 Stir in lemon juice, sugar, dill, salt, and pepper. Add more water, if desired, for a thinner soup. Cook for 5 minutes, uncovered. Taste and adjust the seasonings before serving.

By JOHNTHEBEAR

Harira

Harira

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
150 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine lamb, onions, celery, cilantro, margarine, pepper, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne in a large soup pot over low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Pour in tomatoes (without juice) and simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Add water, reserved tomato juice, and lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour 50 minutes.
  3. 3 Increase the heat to medium-high and add garbanzo beans and vermicelli pasta. Cook until noodles are tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Stir in eggs and lemon juice and cook for 1 minute.

By Tali

Instant Pot Lentil Soup

Instant Pot Lentil Soup

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Warm olive oil for 3 minutes. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until onion is soft and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, white pepper, fennel, and chili powder. Cook for 2 more minutes. Stir in tomato paste.
  2. 2 Pour in broth and water. Stir in lentils and squash. Crumble bouillon cube over the top and mix well, scraping the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits. Cancel Sauté mode.
  3. 3 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Open valve to vent remaining steam, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  5. 5 Mix in lemon juice and toss kale leaves just on top of the soup. Replace lid and allow kale to steam for about 5 minutes. Remove lid and adjust seasonings, if desired, before serving.

By Diana71

Moroccan Harira Soup

Moroccan Harira Soup

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
80 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a stock pot over medium-high heat and cook cubed lamb until nicely browned and some of the fat has rendered, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Toss in diced onion and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until onion is soft and lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with smoked paprika, coriander, cumin, ground ginger, black pepper, and cinnamon. Add minced garlic and cook and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  4. 4 Add tomato paste and cook and stir for about 1 minute.
  5. 5 Add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and celery; stir until well combined. Add water and bring to a boil over high heat.
  6. 6 Once soup is boiling, add chickpeas and green lentils; season with salt to taste. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. 7 Mix flour and 2 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl and drizzle slurry into the soup to thicken.
  8. 8 Bring back to a simmer and add 1/2 of the cilantro and 1/2 of the parsley; stir to combine.
  9. 9 Simmer on medium-low heat until meat and lentils are perfectly tender and soup has thickened, about 20 more minutes.
  10. 10 Stir in vermicelli pasta and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with cayenne and salt. Add remaining chopped cilantro and parsley and finish by drizzling lemon juice to taste into the soup.
  11. 11 Serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil.

By John Mitzewich

Citrons Confits Express (Quick Preserved Lemons)

Citrons Confits Express (Quick Preserved Lemons)

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
1460 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix lemons wedges, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, lemon juice, and salt together in a microwave-safe container.
  2. 2 Cook in the microwave for 10 minutes, stirring at 2-minute intervals to prevent spills.
  3. 3 Pour the mixture into a sterilized, airtight jar. Let stand for 24 hours before using.

By MadeInCooking

Hard Lemonade

Hard Lemonade

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Zest 1 lemon into large pieces using a knife. Place lemon zest in a saucepan; top with 1 cup water and sugar. Bring lemon zest mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and liquid is syrupy, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and cool; remove and discard lemon zest.
  2. 2 Stir lemon juice and vodka together in a pitcher; pour in lemon syrup. Stir in enough water to fill the pitcher.
  3. 3 Fill glasses with ice; pour hard lemonade into each glass. Garnish each glass with a lemon slice.

By Lisa-ButteryBooks

Lemonade

Lemonade

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a 2 quart pitcher, combine the lemon juice, water and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Chill in refrigerator.

By H Beatrice

Lemon Ice

Lemon Ice

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice together in a large bowl until smooth; slowly stir in milk. Pour into a 9x9 inch dish; transfer to the freezer.
  2. 2 Stir once when mixture begins to harden. Freeze until firm, at least 2 hours.

By bsteimle

Moroccan Preserved Lemons

Moroccan Preserved Lemons

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
28392 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Scrub lemons thoroughly under cold running water. Cut each lemon into quarters, but do not cut all the way through the top, so that the lemon still holds together.
  2. 2 Rub lemons generously with salt inside and out and along all the cuts. Place them in a large sterilized jar with a tight-fitting lid. Add lukewarm water to cover; the lemons should be fully immersed. Screw on the lid and let cure for 1 month in a dark, dry, and cool place.

By gartenfee

Icy Blender Lemonade

Icy Blender Lemonade

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place lemon, sugar, cold water, and ice cubes into the container of a blender. Blend until smooth, and serve immediately.

By BEVERLYANN

Preserved Lemons

Preserved Lemons

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
10095 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss the lemon slices in kosher salt to coat, and place them into a sterile 2 quart glass jar. Pour in the lemon juice, cover tightly, and let stand on the counter for 1 week. Turn the jar over daily. At the end of the week, top the jar off with enough olive oil to cover the lemons. This will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 months.
  2. 2 To use, pull the lemon pulp from the peel, and scrape out the pith to leave only the yellow rind. Julienne, and add to your favorite dish for a lemony zing.

By THOMASSHERBOURNE

Sweet and Sour Facial Scrub

Sweet and Sour Facial Scrub

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix brown sugar, lemon juice, and honey together in a small bowl or container. Massage onto skin. Rinse off.

By Leigha

Lemon Drop Cocktail

Lemon Drop Cocktail

Prep
3 min
Cook
Total
63 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place shot glass in the freezer until chilled, about 1 hour.
  2. 2 Pour vodka into the chilled shot glass. Dip lemon wedge in sugar. Shoot the vodka and immediately take a draw on the lemon.

By Allrecipes

State Fair Lemonade

State Fair Lemonade

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
285 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Wash lemons and peel off all the zest using a vegetable peeler; set peeled lemons aside. Add lemon zest to a bowl and cover with sugar; toss to combine. Cover and let sit for a minimum of 2 hours, or up to overnight.
  3. 3 Bring water to a boil in a pot over high heat; turn off heat and pour in lemon-sugar mixture. Stir and let sit until sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Pour through a mesh strainer back into the same bowl and discard the zest. Let cool to room temperature, 20 to 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Cut lemons in half and squeeze juice into the bowl. Pour lemonade into a serving pitcher; cover and chill thoroughly before serving over ice, at least 2 hours.
  6. 6 Enjoy!

By John Mitzewich