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A bowl of Avgolemono soup, a traditional Greek lemon chicken soup with fresh ingredients.

Avgolemono Greek Lemon Chicken Soup: A Cozy Family Favorite

  • Author: Sarah Mendez
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Halal

Description

A comforting and creamy Greek Avgolemono Lemon Chicken Soup made with tender chicken, orzo, fresh vegetables, and a silky egg-lemon mixture for a bright and rich flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 2–3 celery stalks, diced
  • 2–3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 chicken breasts (about 12 oz / 350 g)
  • 6 cups (1.5 liters) chicken stock
  • 3/4 cup (175 g) orzo
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 egg yolks
  • A handful of fresh dill
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: bell peppers, peas, spinach, Swiss chard, chickpeas

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for 8–10 minutes until softened.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add bay leaves, chicken breasts, and chicken stock. Stir well.
  3. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove the chicken and bay leaves. Stir in the orzo and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes until tender.
  5. Shred the cooked chicken using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice. Slowly ladle in 1–2 cups of hot soup, whisking continuously to temper the eggs.
  7. Pour the tempered egg-lemon mixture back into the soup. Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring gently until the soup thickens and becomes creamy.
  8. Stir in fresh dill, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  9. Serve warm, garnished with extra fresh dill if desired.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker meal.
  • Vegetarian version: replace chicken with chickpeas and use vegetable stock.
  • If you don’t have orzo, substitute with ditalini, small pasta shapes, or quinoa.
  • Add leafy greens like spinach or Swiss chard for extra nutrition.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 135mg

Keywords: avgolemono soup, lemon chicken soup, Greek soup, orzo soup, creamy chicken soup

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