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Greek Avgolemono Chicken Soup Recipe

A traditional Greek soup made with chicken, lemon, and egg.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 whole Chicken cut into pieces
  • 6 cups Chicken broth
  • 2 whole Eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Rice
  • 2 whole Lemons juiced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
  2. 2. Add the chicken pieces and simmer until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside to cool. Once cool, shred the chicken.
  4. 4. Add the rice to the pot and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5. In a bowl, whisk the eggs and lemon juice together.
  6. 6. Slowly add a ladle of hot broth to the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
  7. 7. Gradually add the egg mixture back into the pot, stirring constantly.
  8. 8. Add the shredded chicken back to the pot and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. 9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Avgolemono, Chicken Soup
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