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Avgolemono Soup

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Avgolemono Soup is a comforting Greek classic known for its silky, lemony broth and tender chicken. Tempered eggs lend a rich, creamy texture without any cream, while fresh dill and lemon juice create a bright, fresh flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, this soup is perfect for a quick yet satisfying meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small sweet onion diced small
  • 2 stalks celery diced small
  • 2 medium carrots diced small
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt not table salt
  • 0.125 tsp pepper
  • 0.5 cup dry Arborio rice
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock or broth
  • 1 large dried bay leaf
  • 2 6 oz. chicken breasts seasoned, cooked, and shredded
  • 0.33 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2.5 tbsp chopped fresh dill

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrots and cook until the vegetables are soft and the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 20 seconds until it becomes fragrant. Season with kosher salt and pepper.
  2. Mix in the Arborio rice, stirring to coat the grains with oil.
  3. Pour in the chicken stock and add the bay leaf. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer, and cook until the rice is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
  4. Stir in the shredded chicken and keep the soup at a gentle simmer.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk the lemon juice and eggs together until the mixture is light and frothy.
  6. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Slowly add 2 cups of the hot broth, one ladleful at a time, into the egg-lemon mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs. Gradually pour the tempered egg mixture back into the soup, stirring well to combine. Do not return the soup to heat once the eggs have been added.
  7. Fold in the fresh dill. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then ladle the soup into bowls and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 27gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 780mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

To save time, you can use about 2 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken instead of cooking chicken breasts from scratch. If you prefer a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and omit the chicken, but note the soup will be less rich; extra rice or white beans can be added for substance. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; stir in a splash of broth or water when reheating, and heat gently without boiling to prevent the eggs from curdling. Freezing is not recommended, as the egg-lemon broth separates and the texture becomes grainy. Serve the soup with warm pita, crusty bread, or a simple Greek salad for a complete meal.

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