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Avgolemono Soup with Orzo

Creamy Avgolemono Soup with Orzo: A Cozy Greek Classic

A delicious Avgolemono Soup with Orzo, this comforting Greek classic combines lemon, chicken, and orzo for a soothing meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 6 cups bone broth Use low-sodium chicken broth as an alternative.
  • 3/4 cup orzo Substitute medium-grain rice for a gluten-free option.
  • 2 cups cooked chicken Leftover chicken works well here.
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 2 each egg yolks Handle with care to prevent scrambling.
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice Freshly squeezed is preferred.
For Flavor & Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill Substitute with parsley if needed.
  • salt Essential for seasoning; adjust to taste.
  • pepper Essential for seasoning; adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Blender

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups of bone broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Season your broth with salt and pepper to taste, until you notice small bubbles breaking on the surface, about 5–7 minutes.
  2. Add ¾ cup of orzo to the simmering broth, stirring to combine. Allow the orzo to cook until it reaches an al dente texture, about 7 minutes.
  3. In a blender, combine 2 egg yolks and 1/3 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Blend until smooth; stream in 1 cup of hot broth while blending to temper the yolks.
  4. Carefully stir the egg-lemon mixture into the simmering broth with orzo. Add in 2 cups of chopped cooked chicken and simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh dill, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately in warm bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients. Allow soup to cool before storing. Freeze without orzo for best texture preservation.

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