Avgolemono Soup (Chicken Soup)

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 13

Creamy and Tangy Avgolemono Soup recipe

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

365

Sugar

Fat

10g

Avgolemono Soup is a popular traditional Greek soup that is simple, yet delicious. It combines the creaminess of the egg-lemon sauce with the tangy flavors of lemon juice and chicken broth. Served hot, it's a perfect meal for cold winter nights. The rice or orzo used in the recipe gives this soup a comforting texture, making it even more satisfying. This recipe has been adapted with the use of chicken, rice or orzo, and can easily be customized with your favorite ingredients. Give it a try and enjoy the taste of Greece in your own home.

Instructions

1.	Cut the chicken into small pieces and place them in a large pot. Chop the onion and add it to the pot.
2.	Add enough cold water to cover the chicken by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for about 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
3.	Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and set it aside to cool.
4.	Meanwhile, strain the broth into a large bowl and discard the onion.
5.	Rinse out the pot and add the rice or orzo. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice or orzo is cooked through.
6.	While the rice or orzo is cooking, prepare the avgolemono sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup of the broth until well combined. Slowly whisk in another 1/2 cup of the broth. Gradually pour the egg mixture into the pot, whisking constantly.
7.	Add the reserved chicken to the pot and stir until heated through. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
8.	Ladle the soup into bowls and serve immediately.

PROS

This soup is creamy and tangy, perfect for a cozy night in or when you’re feeling under the weather.
It’s easy to make and can be customized with your favorite type of pasta or rice.

Chicken is a great source of protein and the lemon juice in the avgolemono sauce provides a boost of vitamin C, which may help with immunity.

CONS

This soup is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

The rice or orzo used in this recipe may be high in carbohydrates and may not be suitable for those following a low-carb diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is lean protein that is essential for tissue repair and growth. It is also a good source of niacin, which has been associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Lemon juice contains vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that may help protect against cell damage and boost immunity. It may also aid in the absorption of iron from plant-based sources.

	1 whole chicken
	1 cup rice or 1 cup orzo pasta
	1 whole onion
	avgolemono sauce
	salt
	pepper