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Avgolemono soup (Greek lemon chicken soup)

Avgolemono soup (Greek lemon chicken soup)

Avgolemono soup is the Greek equivalent of chicken noodle soup, with a lovely lemon undertone.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer/Starter, lunch
Cuisine Greek
Servings 3 bowls
Calories 291 kcal

Equipment

  • medium-large pot
  • Small bowl
  • hand whisk

Ingredients
  

Chicken Stock and Rice

  • 4 cups chicken stock homemade if possible, or low sodium
  • 0.25 cups medium grain rice or short grain, e.g. arborio, calrose
  • 1 cup cooked chicken shredded

Egg and Lemon

  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed

Seasoning

  • fresh dill a little
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Warm the stock in a medium-large pot so that it starts to simmer. Add the rice, cover and bring back to a simmer. Reduce the heat and leave the rice to cook (timing will depend on the type of rice - see packet for expected time).
  • Once the rice is just tender, add the chicken to the pot and stir through.
  • Whisk the egg white in a small bowl with a hand whisk until gently fluffy. Add in the egg yolk and lemon juice. Temper the egg with a small spoonful of the warm stock and whisk in, then repeat a couple times. Add the mixture into the pot of soup and stir it through. Season with some salt and pepper.
  • Serve the soup, getting a good balance of rice, chicken and the stock in each bowl, and top with a little dill. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste (and a little more lemon if you like, too).

Notes

For homemade chicken stock and to cook chicken from scratch: Use 4 cups/960ml water, around 1lb/450g chicken on the bone (thighs or drumsticks) and add in a chunk of carrot and onion. Bring to a simmer and simmer for approximately 45 minutes, skimming off foam as needed. Remove the chicken and vegetables and strain the stock. Clean out the pot to use for next step and add back the strained stock. Remove skin and shred the cooked chicken then discard the bones and vegetables. The rest is as above. You can also use orzo pasta instead of rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 23gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 521mgPotassium: 495mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 109IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Avgolemono soup, Greek soup, lemon chicken soup
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