Avgolemono Recipe: The Best Creamy Greek Comfort Soup
Enjoy the comforting flavors of Avgolemono, a traditional Greek soup that combines chicken, rice, and a creamy lemon-egg sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot, heat the chicken broth over medium heat.
- Whisk together the eggs and lemon juice in a bowl until combined.
- Once the broth is warm, add a ladle of broth to the egg mixture to temper it.
- Gradually stir the tempered mixture back into the pot.
- Add the cooked rice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat through without boiling, then garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add shredded chicken to the soup.
- Adjust the lemon juice based on your preference for tartness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Avgolemono, Greek soup, creamy soup, comfort food