Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)
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5.0
135 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
270 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer, Soup
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Cuisine
Greek
Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)
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A traditional Greek lemon chicken soup that features a delightfully smooth and silky broth. It's Greek comfort food at its best!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken breast or rotisserie chicken
- 6 cups quality chicken broth (I use and recommend Aneto 100% All Natural Chicken Broth)
- 1/2 cup uncooked orzo or rice (I'm using orzo)
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher or sea salt
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 medium sized lemons)
- 3 large eggs , at room temperature
- For garnish:
- lemon slices, coarsely ground black pepper, chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Place the chicken broth in a medium-sized stockpot and add the orzo and salt. Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the orzo is soft. Whisk the eggs and lemon juice together in a bowl. Gradually add one ladle of warm soup to the eggs, whisking continually and vigorously to prevent curdling and until the mixture is smooth. Add another ladle of soup, whisking continually. Gently whisk the egg mixture back into the soup. Add the chicken and heat through. DO NOT simmer or the eggs will curdle. Just heat until warm enough to eat. Add salt to taste.Serve immediately, garnished with slices of lemon and a sprinkle of coarsely ground black pepper and chopped fresh dill. Serve with a salad and/or some crusty bread.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
270kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
188mg
(63%)
Sodium
538mg
(22%)
Potassium
697mg
(20%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
226IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 270kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 188mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 538mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 697mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 226IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
135 reviews
Excellent
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