Greek Chicken Soup with Avgolemono – Egg/Lemon Sauce 🍋🍲

Overview:

Prepare to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this traditional Greek Chicken Soup featuring a delightful Avgolemono sauce – a creamy blend of eggs and lemon. Perfect for those chilly evenings or when you’re feeling under the weather, this recipe promises to warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds. With tender chicken, fragrant vegetables, and a tangy, velvety sauce, each spoonful is a burst of Mediterranean flavors. Follow these simple steps to create a culinary masterpiece that’s both nourishing and oh-so-satisfying.

Cuisine: Greek
Category: Chicken
Keywords: Poultry, Meat, Greek, European, Very Low Carbs, Kid Friendly, Weeknight (< 4 Hours)
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 572.8 per serving
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (based on 26 reviews)

Ingredients:

3 chicken pieces
8 cups water
1/2 bunch parsley
1 onion
1 tsp salt
1/3 cup long-grain rice
1 carrot
1 celery stalk
2 eggs
1 1/2 – 2 tbsp cornstarch
Lemon juice (to taste)

Instructions:

Step	Description
1	Put chicken, water, parsley, onion, and salt in a large pan and bring to a boil.
2	Cover the pan and let simmer for 45 minutes.
3	Remove chicken and parsley, then discard the parsley. Let the chicken cool slightly and cut it into cubes. Set aside.
4	Add rice, carrot, and celery to the broth and cook for an additional 20 minutes.
5	Add lemon juice to the soup and stir. Turn off the heat.
6	Beat the eggs and cornstarch in a small bowl. While whisking continuously, slowly add hot chicken stock to temper the eggs. Do this until you’ve used up a couple of ladlefuls of stock.
7	Slowly add the egg mixture to the hot soup while stirring constantly.
8	Add the cubed chicken back into the soup and serve immediately.
9	Optionally, sprinkle with a bit of pepper for an extra kick.

Tips and Notes:

For the best flavor, ensure the vegetables are finely minced for a soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture.
Take care not to curdle the eggs by slowly incorporating hot stock into the egg mixture while whisking continuously.
This soup is not suitable for crunchy vegetables; aim for a soft consistency.
Adjust the lemon juice according to your taste preferences for a perfect balance of acidity.
Serve hot and enjoy the comforting goodness of this Greek classic.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 572.8
Fat: 35.9g
Saturated Fat: 10.3g
Cholesterol: 232.1mg
Sodium: 595.1mg
Carbohydrates: 14.1g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 1.9g
Protein: 45.4g

With its rich flavors and nourishing ingredients, this Greek Chicken Soup with Avgolemono sauce is sure to become a family favorite. So, next time you’re craving a hearty and wholesome meal, give this recipe a try and transport yourself to the sunny shores of Greece with every spoonful! 🇬🇷🥣