Description
Avgolemono Soup is a classic Greek comfort food featuring tender chicken, rice, and a silky lemon-egg broth. Bright, creamy, and surprisingly easy to make, this nourishing soup is perfect for cozy dinners or when you need a comforting bowl of warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 3/4 cup uncooked white rice
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook the rice: In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the rice and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 15–18 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- Add the shredded chicken and cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Prepare the egg-lemon mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Gradually whisk in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Temper the eggs: Slowly ladle about 1 cup of the hot broth into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
- Gradually add another cup of hot broth, continuing to whisk.
- Finish the soup: Remove the pot from heat. Slowly pour the tempered egg mixture into the soup while stirring continuously.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Do not boil the soup after adding the eggs, as this may cause curdling.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley or dill and additional lemon slices if desired.
Notes
Tempering the eggs slowly is the key to achieving a smooth, creamy broth. For extra richness, use homemade chicken stock. Leftovers can be reheated gently over low heat, but avoid boiling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: avgolemono soup, greek lemon chicken soup, chicken rice soup, greek soup recipe, lemon egg soup
