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Avgolemono Soup Recipe (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)

Avgolemono Soup Recipe (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)

This Avgolemono Soup recipe combines tender chicken and a vibrant lemon-egg sauce for a rich, comforting flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or more to taste
  • 0.5 to 1 cup finely chopped carrots
  • 0.5 to 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • 0.5 to 1 cup finely chopped green onions
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 1 cup rice or orzo
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 pieces cooked boneless chicken breast about 6 to 8 oz store-bought rotisserie chicken works
  • 0.5 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 large eggs
  • fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil on medium-high. Add the carrots, celery and green onions, toss together to saute briefly then stir in the garlic.
  • Add the chicken broth and bay leaves then raise the heat to high. Once the liquid has come to a rolling boil, add the rice, salt and pepper. Turn the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender. Now stir in the cooked chicken.
  • To prepare the egg-lemon sauce, in a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and eggs. While whisking add 2 ladles-full of the broth from the cooking pot. Once fully combined, add the sauce to the chicken soup and stir. Remove from the heat immediately.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley, if you like. Serve hot with your favorite bread. Enjoy!

Notes

Be sure to rinse the rice well before cooking. If using orzo, watch the cooking time as it will cook more quickly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Avgolemono, chicken soup, comfort food, Greek Lemon Chicken Soup, soup recipe
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