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Greek Avgolemono Soup

Greek Avgolemono Soup: Your Cozy Lemon Chicken Comfort Food

Greek Avgolemono Soup is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a refreshing lemon twist, perfect for cozy evenings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 small onion, diced or shallots/leeks
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped or fennel
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth homemade enhances flavor
  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper or sea salt
For the Avgolemono Mixture
  • 2 large eggs egg substitutes may alter consistency
  • 1-2 freshly squeezed lemon juice about 1-2 lemons
For the Remaining Ingredients
  • ¼ cup cooked white rice short-grain is recommended
  • 2 cups shredded chicken preferably rotisserie
  • chopped fresh dill for garnish, substitute with parsley or mint if desired

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 small diced onion and 2 chopped celery stalks. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  2. Pour in 6 cups of low-sodium chicken broth and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  3. In a blender, combine 2 large eggs, the juice of 1-2 freshly squeezed lemons, and ¼ cup of cooked white rice. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. Gradually add 1 cup of the hot broth to the egg-lemon mixture while blending to temper the eggs.
  5. Reduce heat to low and slowly stir the tempered egg-lemon mixture back into the simmering broth.
  6. Stir in the remaining cooked white rice and 2 cups of shredded chicken. Heat through for 5-10 minutes without boiling.
  7. Garnish with chopped fresh dill and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For a fresh soup, prepare broth and rice ahead. Add the egg mixture just before serving to maintain vibrancy.

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