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Avgolemono Chicken and Rice Soup
You'll love this delicious, silky Greek Avgolemono soup filled with chicken, rice and dill with a lemon-egg sauce. Delish!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 265 kcal
Course:
Soup , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- ½ ounce container fresh dill
- 2 quarts low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3/4 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (plus more as needed)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- ground black pepper (to taste)
- drizzle extra-virgin olive oil for serving
Instructions
- Pull the dill fronds from the stems; reserve 1/2 cup of the fronds for garnish.
- In a pot, combine the stems, chicken thighs and rice with the chicken broth and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and stir. Cover and cook the chicken until tender, 25 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken and stems from the broth. Discard the stems and transfer the chicken to a plate then shred with 2 forks.
- Meanwhile, increase the heat to medium-high and bring the stock up to an active simmer.
- In a large heatproof bowl, vigorously whisk the eggs until frothy. Add ¼ cup lemon juice and mix to incorporate.
- While you whisk the eggs, gradually drizzle in 1 ladleful (about 1 cup) of the broth (it’s OK if some grains of rice tag along) and mix until fully combined.
- Pour the lemon-egg mixture into the pot with the broth, immediately remove from the heat, and stir in the shredded chicken. Taste and add more lemon juice to taste.
- Garnish with a generous amount of fresh dill, black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.
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Notes
- If you wish to use chicken breast, that would be fine too.
Nutrition Information
Serving
11/2 cups
Calories
265kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
21.5g
(7%)
Protein
27.5g
(55%)
Fat
6.5g
(10%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
168.5mg
(56%)
Sodium
413mg
(17%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265
% Daily Value*
Serving | 11/2 cups | |
Calories | 265kcal | 13% |
Carbohydrates | 21.5g | 7% |
Protein | 27.5g | 55% |
Fat | 6.5g | 10% |
Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
Cholesterol | 168.5mg | 56% |
Sodium | 413mg | 17% |
Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.