Description
Discover the divine flavors of this authentic Greek Lemon Chicken Soup (Avgolemono). This comforting and nourishing dish is bursting with bright, tangy notes and a velvety, creamy texture that will warm your soul.
Ingredients
– 8 cups chicken broth
– 3 eggs
– 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
– 2 cups cooked white rice
– 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
– 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
1. In a large saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and lemon juice together until well combined.
3. Slowly pour a ladle of the hot broth into the egg-lemon mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
4. Gradually pour the tempered egg-lemon mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining broth, whisking continuously.
5. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until the soup has thickened slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
6. Stir in the cooked rice and shredded chicken, and season with salt and white pepper.
7. Serve the soup warm, garnished with fresh dill.
Notes
For a thicker soup, you can add an extra egg to the egg-lemon mixture. You can also adjust the lemon juice to suit your personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek