Avgolemono Soup Recipe
Avgolemono Soup is a traditional Greek lemon chicken and egg soup that combines chicken broth with whisked eggs and lemon juice. Silky, comforting, and absolutely delicious, this easy weeknight version includes shredded chicken, rice, and simple veggies for a perfectly balanced meal.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 large carrots peeled and chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 1 cup white rice uncooked
- 6 cups chicken (or water)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice plus more to taste
- ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
- 4 cups shredded chicken breast
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large pot set over medium heat, then add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook the veggies for 6-8 minutes or until they start to soften.
- Stir in the minced garlic and season with salt. Continue to cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring continuously, then add the uncooked rice plus 6 cups of chicken broth (or water).
- Mix well, then increase the heat to high heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium. Cover with an offset lid and allow it to cook for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is soft and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the eggs with the fresh lemon juice. Still whisking, slowly drizzle three ladles full of hot soup broth into the whisked egg and lemon juice mixture (It's crucial to pour slowly otherwise, you risk curdling the eggs).
- Mix the lemon and egg mixture into the gently simmering soup. Stir in the shredded chicken and fresh dill and allow the soup to cook over low heat for 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Do not boil as it can cause the egg mixture to curdle.
- Garnish with fresh dill and serve with toasted bread if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 385mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1030IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg
