Description
Avgolemono Greek Lemon Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and joy to every bowl. This traditional Greek dish features tender chicken swimming in a creamy, zesty lemon-egg broth, perfectly complemented by rice or orzo for a satisfying texture. Ideal for family dinners or festive gatherings, this soup is not only light but also bursting with fresh flavors from lemon and dill, making it a delightful choice year-round. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, Avgolemono soup is your go-to recipe for when you crave something uplifting and nourishing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chicken breast (or 2 cups shredded cooked chicken)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup rice (or orzo pasta)
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh dill (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and carrot until soft.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in rice or orzo and cook until tender.
- Incorporate shredded chicken into the pot, lowering the heat to keep warm.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and lemon juice until smooth. Gradually add hot broth while whisking to temper the mixture.
- Slowly pour the tempered egg-lemon mixture back into the pot while stirring constantly.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve warm with dill if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 170mg