Avgolemono is a traditional Greek lemon chicken soup that’s simply comfort in a bowl! It’s a gorgeous, delicious soup made with egg yolks and loads of lemon juice for a warming and satisfying meal.
DURATION :
Prep Time : 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
- 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 total)
- 6 cups (1.5 liter) chicken stock
- ¾ cup (175 g) orzo
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 egg yolks
- A handful fresh dill
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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- Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven and cook the onion, carrot and celery for 8-10 minutes over medium heat until softened.
- Add the garlic and cook for another minute, then add the bay leaves, chicken and chicken stock.
- Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Take out the chicken breasts and bay leaves. Add the orzo to the pot and continue to cook for 10 minutes.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and add it back to the pot.
- While the orzo is cooking, whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice in a bowl. Take out 1-2 ladles of soup and pour it over the egg-lemon mixture to temper it. Add this mix to the pot and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the fresh dill, adjust the seasoning and serve immediately, with some extra fresh dill on top if you like.
- Amount Per Serving: Calories: 377Total Fat: 13g Saturated Fat: 3g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 9g Cholesterol: 154mg Sodium: 679mg Carbohydrates: 32g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 8g Protein: 32g
