Description
Avgolemono soup is a Greek dish made with chicken, rice, and a lemon-egg sauce that gives it a creamy texture.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup rice
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
- Add the rice and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and lemon juice.
- Gradually add a cup of hot broth to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Slowly pour the egg mixture back into the pot, stirring continuously.
- Add the shredded chicken and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat gently without boiling, then serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the lemon juice to your taste.
- Use fresh chicken for best flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: avgolemono soup, Greek soup, lemon chicken soup