5 from 90 votes
Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)
Avgolemono is a Greek lemon chicken soup combining tender shredded chicken, orzo pasta, and a creamy, tangy broth enriched with eggs and fresh lemon juice. The broth is simmered with orzo until tender, then tempered eggs mixed with lemon juice are slowly incorporated to create a smooth, rich texture without curdling. Fresh dill and black pepper add bright herbal notes and a gentle spice, making this dish comforting and refreshing.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
270 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken breast shredded, or rotisserie chicken
- 6 cups chicken broth I use and recommend Aneto 100% All Natural Chicken Broth, quality
- 1/2 cup orzo I'm using orzo, uncooked, or rice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
- 1/3 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed, about 2 medium sized lemons
- 3 large egg at room temperature
- For garnish:
- lemon slices coarsely ground black pepper, chopped fresh dill
- black pepper
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270
% 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.