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Avgolemono Soup

Delicious Avgolemono Soup: Your Cozy Healing Bowl

Avgolemono Soup is a traditional Greek Lemon Chicken Soup that is comforting, healthy, and quick to prepare.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Consider using pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for faster preparation.
  • 6 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Provides depth of flavor.
  • 1 piece Onion Diced, enhances the soup's overall taste.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, adds savory note.
  • 2 pieces Carrots Sliced thinly for quicker cooking.
  • 2 stalks Celery Chopped, can substitute with other vegetables.
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 3 large Eggs Tempered to avoid curdling.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor.
For the Carbohydrate
  • 1 cup Rice or Orzo Quick-cooking orzo can save time.
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large pot, bring 6 cups of low-sodium chicken broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Add 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the broth and cook for about 20 minutes, ensuring they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Once tender, remove the chicken from the pot, shred it into bite-sized pieces, and set it aside, keeping the broth simmering.
  2. Using the same pot of simmering broth, add 1 diced onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 sliced carrots, and 2 chopped celery stalks. Sauté the vegetables for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened and fragrant.
  3. Stir in 1 cup of rice or orzo into the pot with the sautéed vegetables. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for about 15 minutes, or until the rice or orzo is tender and fully cooked.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs and the juice of 2 freshly squeezed lemons. Gradually add about 1 cup of hot broth from the pot into the egg-lemon mixture while whisking vigorously.
  5. Slowly pour the tempered egg mixture back into the pot with the simmering soup while stirring continuously. Continue to heat the soup gently for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
  6. Add the shredded chicken back into the soup and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, then garnish with fresh lemon zest and parsley before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Taste before serving; adjust seasonings to suit your preference for optimal flavors.

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