Description
A comforting and nourishing Greek soup made with chicken, egg, and lemon, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- Bone-in chicken thighs or breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Juice of 2 freshly squeezed lemons
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup rice or orzo
- Fresh herbs (dill or parsley)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring chicken broth to a gentle simmer in a large pot.
- If using raw chicken, add it to the broth and let it cook for 20-25 minutes. Remove and shred the chicken.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks and lemon juice.
- Slowly ladle in a cup of hot broth into the egg mixture while continuously whisking.
- Pour the egg mixture back into the pot along with shredded chicken, rice or orzo, and herbs. Stir gently and heat through without boiling.
- Taste and adjust seasonings with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice if desired.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Serve immediately for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Greek soup, Avgolemono, comfort food, family recipe, lemon egg soup