Avgolemono Greek Lemon Chicken Soup
Discover the refreshing taste of Avgolemono Greek Lemon Chicken Soup—a silky delight perfect for any occasion. Try making this comforting dish today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chicken breast (or 2 cups shredded cooked chicken)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup rice (or orzo pasta)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh dill (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and finely diced carrot; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in rice or orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- If using raw chicken, add it now and allow it to cook through (approximately 10 minutes). Stir in shredded cooked chicken at this stage if using.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and lemon juice. Gradually temper the mixture by adding hot broth from the pot while whisking continuously.
- Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the pot while stirring gently to combine. Keep heat low to avoid scrambling the eggs.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; garnish with fresh dill if desired before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg