Description
Avgolemono Soup is a comforting Greek classic that combines creamy textures with a zesty lemon punch. Perfect for chilly days or when you’re feeling under the weather, this delightful dish features tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a rich broth that warms both body and soul. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, you can create a bowl of pure bliss that brings warmth to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup boneless skinless chicken breast (cooked and shredded)
- ½ cup long-grain rice
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Remove the chicken, shred it into bite-sized pieces, and set aside.
- Stir in the rice into the broth and cook for another 15 minutes until tender.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and lemon juice until frothy.
- Slowly pour the egg-lemon mixture into the pot while stirring continuously to avoid scrambling the eggs.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot, season with dill, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 165mg