Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)
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4.3
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Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)
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Avgolemono with orzo is a creamy Greek lemon chicken soup that's naturally thickened with egg whisked into the broth to create a silky smooth and tangy soup that's quick and easy to make.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt , divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 3 lemons , to make ½ cup juice plus the peel of one lemon
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- pinch cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Quarter the chicken breast into four pieces, place in a bowl, season with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, then set aside. In a large Dutch oven or heavy bottom pot, heat the olive oil over medium. Add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Be careful not to brown or the onion will taste bitter.
- Add the chicken broth, lemon peel, and the remaining 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil then reduce to the lowest simmer. Add the quartered chicken breast to the broth so it is submerged, cover with a lid, and cook for 10 minutes. Remove the chicken from the broth. Shred the chicken and set aside.
- Bring the broth back to a boil then add the orzo pasta and cook for 15 minutes. Remove the lemon peel and discard.
- Whisk the eggs and egg yolks in a small bowl with the lemon juice and cayenne pepper. While whisking, slowly drizzle ¼ cup of the hot chicken broth into the egg mixture. Whisk quickly so it doesn't turn into scrambled eggs. Whisk in an additional ¼ cup broth. Slowly drizzle the tempered broth into the orzo and broth mixture while continuing to whisk. Add the shredded chicken and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the chicken is warmed through. Taste for seasoning and add more salt if needed. Sprinkle with chopped dill and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
306kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
174mg
(58%)
Sodium
2054mg
(86%)
Potassium
547mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
358IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 306kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 174mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 2054mg | 86% |
| Potassium | 547mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 358IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.3
12 reviews
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