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Avgolemono Soup Recipe: Authentic Greek Lemon Chicken Soup (30 Minutes)

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Experience the silky, tangy embrace of authentic avgolemono soup, a Greek classic that elevates simple chicken soup with egg-lemon magic. This 30-minute recipe delivers creamy comfort without cream, outperforming restaurant versions with foolproof tips and variations.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

2 carrots, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

8 cups low-sodium chicken broth

2 bay leaves

1.5 lbs cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie works best)

1 cup orzo OR short-grain rice

3 large eggs, room temperature

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (2–3 lemons)

1/4 cup chopped fresh dill OR parsley, plus more for garnish

Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium. Add onion, carrot, celery; cook 8 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic 1 minute.

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3. Pour in broth and bay leaves. Bring to boil, then add orzo/rice. Reduce to simmer; cook 10 minutes (orzo) or 15-20 (rice) until tender.

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5. Stir in shredded chicken to warm through, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat; discard bay leaves.

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7. In a bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. Slowly add lemon juice while whisking. Ladle 2 cups hot broth into eggs, whisking vigorously to temper (prevents curdling).

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9. Pour tempered sauce back into pot, stirring constantly. Heat on low 2-3 minutes until thickened (do not boil). Stir in dill, season.

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11. Ladle into bowls, garnish with dill, lemon slices, pepper.

Notes

Instant Pot: Sauté aromatics, add broth/chicken/orzo, Pressure High 4 min, quick release, temper off-heat.

 

Substitutions: Vegan (silken tofu + plant chicken), Gluten-free (rice/GF orzo), Low-carb (cauliflower rice).

 

Storage: Fridge 4 days, freeze 3 months. Reheat low with extra broth.

 

Tips: Temper slowly on damp towel. Fresh lemon only. Room-temp eggs. No boil after eggs.

 

Nutrition approx per 1.5-cup serving: 350 cal, 28g protein, 35g carbs (2g fiber), 12g fat, 900mg sodium.

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