Greek Chicken and Rice Soup (Avgolemono)
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Greek Chicken and Rice Soup (Avgolemono)
Description
This soup starts with sautéed onions, garlic, and celery in butter to build flavor before simmering chicken breasts, carrots, dried herbs, and rice in chicken broth until tender. Once cooked, the chicken is shredded and returned to the pot. A traditional avgolemono sauce made by blending chicken broth, lemon juice, egg yolks, and some cooked rice is then stirred into the soup to thicken and add brightness.
The result is a silky, slightly thickened broth with the mellow flavors of chicken and herbs complemented by the fresh lemon tang. The rice adds body and soft texture, while the egg yolks produce a creamy consistency without cream. The soup is wholesome and filling, making it suitable as a main dish or starter, especially in cooler weather.
The blending of rice and egg yolks before adding to the soup prevents curdling and smoothly incorporates the thickening agents. The dish balances hearty and fresh notes through its ingredients and method.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1/2 yellow onion , chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 talks celery , sliced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 6 cups chicken broth , divided
- 2 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 2 carrot sliced
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1 cup long-grain rice , uncooked
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 large egg yolk
Instructions
- Add the butter to a large dutch oven on medium heat and cook the onions, garlic, celery, salt, and pepper for 3-4 minutes or until translucent.
- Add 5 cups of broth, chicken, carrots, oregano, basil, and rice and bring to a boil, then to low heat for 20 minutes, until rice is tender.
- Remove the chicken and shred with two forks before returning to the soup.
- Add the last cup of broth to a blender jar along with lemon juice, egg yolks, and 1/2 cup of the drained cooked rice from the soup.
- Blend until smooth, about 1 minute, then pour into the soup and stir well.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 217kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1024mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 472mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2674IU | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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