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Avgolemono Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

A delicious Avgolemono Greek Lemon Chicken Soup recipe that will impress your family and friends
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Broth
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
Chicken and Rice
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1/2 cup white rice
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
Finish
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill
  • Salt and white pepper
  • Lemon slices for serving

Method
 

Prepare Broth
  1. In large pot, combine broth, onion, carrots, celery and bay leaf
  2. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes
  3. Strain broth, discarding vegetables
Cook Rice
  1. Return strained broth to pot
  2. Add rice and simmer for 15 minutes until tender
Temper Eggs
  1. Whisk eggs and lemon juice until frothy
  2. Ladle 2 cups hot broth into egg mixture slowly while whisking
  3. Temper to prevent curdling
Finish Soup
  1. Remove soup from heat
  2. Slowly whisk egg mixture back into pot
  3. Add chicken and heat gently without boiling
  4. Stir in dill and season with white pepper
Serve
  1. Ladle into bowls
  2. Garnish with additional dill and lemon slices
  3. Serve immediately

Notes

Enjoy your delicious creation!