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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

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  1. Pull the dill fronds from the stems; reserve 1/2 cup of the fronds for garnish.
  2. In a pot, combine the stems, chicken thighs and rice with the chicken broth and bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. Lower the heat to medium-low and stir. Cover and cook the chicken until tender, 25 minutes.
  4. 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.
  5. Meanwhile, increase the heat to medium-high and bring the stock up to an active simmer.
  6. In a large heatproof bowl, vigorously whisk the eggs until frothy. Add ¼ cup lemon juice and mix to incorporate.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Garnish with a generous amount of fresh dill, black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.

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.