Description
Greek Lemon Chicken Soup, or Avgolemono, is a comforting and refreshing dish that harmoniously blends tender chicken, zesty lemon, and a silky egg-lemon mixture. This soup is perfect for cozy family dinners or as a light meal on warm days. The creamy yet tangy finish makes it a versatile choice suitable for any occasion. With its nutritious ingredients and easy one-pot preparation, this soup delivers delicious flavors with minimal effort. Serve it as an appetizer or main course alongside crusty bread or a crisp salad for a complete meal that your whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 cup diced cooked chicken
- 8 egg yolks
- 6 tablespoons chicken soup base
- 1/4 cup margarine
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 16 lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chicken broth, lemon juice, carrots, onion, celery, chicken soup base, and white pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Mix margarine and flour in a bowl until smooth. Gradually stir into the simmering soup and cook for 8–10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Beat the egg yolks in another bowl. Slowly whisk in hot soup to temper the eggs before adding back to the pot, stirring constantly without boiling.
- Add cooked rice and chicken; heat through.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with lemon slices before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 230mg