Greek Lemon Chicken Soup (Avgolemono) – Comfort in a Bowl
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 35min
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
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1 lb chicken breasts or thighs
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8 cups chicken broth
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3/4 cup rice (or orzo)
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3 large eggs
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1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Fresh parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
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Simmer chicken in broth for 20–25 minutes until cooked. Remove, shred, and set aside.
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Add rice to the broth and cook 15 minutes.
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Whisk eggs with lemon juice in a bowl.
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Slowly add hot broth to egg mixture while whisking.
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Stir tempered mixture back into soup with shredded chicken. Heat gently for 3–4 minutes.
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Season, garnish, and serve.
Notes
Do not boil after adding eggs. Add more lemon for extra brightness.
Nutrition
- Calories: 290
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Protein: 28g