Avgolemono Soup: Greek Healing Soup
Avgolemono Soup is a warm and comforting Greek dish that offers a delightful blend of tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a creamy lemon-egg sauce. This nourishing soup is perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re feeling under the weather, enveloping you in its rich flavors with every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 large fresh lemons (juiced)
- 2 large eggs
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup uncooked rice
- 1/4 cup fresh dill (chopped)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Remove chicken and shred into bite-sized pieces.
- Rinse rice under cold water until clear. After removing the chicken, add the rinsed rice to the simmering broth and cook according to package instructions (about 15 minutes).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and lemon juice until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup of hot broth while whisking to temper the eggs.
- Once the rice is cooked, return shredded chicken to the pot along with chopped dill. Slowly pour in the egg-lemon mixture while stirring.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Let simmer for an additional 2 minutes before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 140mg