Yia Yia’s Avgolemono

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 15
Yia Yia's Avgolemono, a classic Greek soup made with chicken, orzo, eggs, and lemon juice
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Prep

15 min

Cook

1 hr 30 min

Ready In

1 hr 45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 whole chicken
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 onion , quartered
2 carrots , cut into 2-inch chunks
3 stalks celery with leaves , cut into 2-inch pieces
8 cups water
3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 eggs , separated
2 lemons , juiced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
285
Sugar
2g
Fat
10g
Yia Yia's Avgolemono is a traditional Greek soup made with chicken and a lemon-egg broth. The soup's name is derived from the Greek words for egg (avgo) and lemon (lemono). This soup is popular throughout Greece and is often served at weddings and other special occasions. It is a simple but flavorful soup that can be made with a few basic ingredients.

Instructions

1.Place chicken, kosher salt, onion, carrots, and celery in a large pot with water and bring to a boil.
2.Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until chicken is cooked through.
3.Remove chicken from pot and allow to cool.
4.Add orzo to the pot and cook for 8 minutes or until tender.
5.In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually whisk in lemon juice.
6.Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
7.Stir in egg yolk mixture into the hot soup, stirring constantly. Add in the chicken and egg whites and cook for 5 minutes or until thickened.

PROS

Yia Yia’s Avgolemono is a warm and comforting soup that is perfect for a cold day.

The lemon juice adds a tangy flavor to balance the rich chicken and orzo pasta.

It is a quick and easy recipe that can be made with simple ingredients.

CONS

The soup can be high in sodium due to the chicken broth and the kosher salt.

It may not be suitable for those with an egg allergy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Yia Yia’s Avgolemono is a healthy source of protein and carbohydrates.
The chicken provides a good source of zinc and vitamin B12.
The lemon juice is high in vitamin C which can help to boost the immune system and protect against illnesses.

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