Greek Avgolemono Soup with Chicken, Rice and Lemon
A Greek soup of chicken broth, rice and shredded chicken, finished with an egg-and-lemon mixture gradually stirred in for a creamy texture.
This version of avgolemono combines chicken broth, rice, chicken and the characteristic egg-and-lemon emulsion. The rice cooks in the broth, and the egg mixture is tempered with hot broth before being added, thickening the soup without forming egg curds.
Method
- 01
Cook the chicken
Put the chicken broth in a pot and add the chicken breasts and salt. Heat until the broth reaches a gentle simmer; lower the heat and cook for about 25 minutes. Remove the chicken when tender and set it aside.
25 min - 02
Cook the rice
Add the rice to the broth and cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Check the time on the package and follow it if it differs.
15 min - 03
Prepare the chicken and egg-and-lemon mixture
While the rice cooks, shred the chicken. Whisk the eggs with the lemon juice until smooth. Gradually whisk in a few ladlefuls of hot broth to temper the mixture.
- 04
Finish the soup
Once the rice is tender, gradually stir in the tempered egg-and-lemon mixture. Add the shredded chicken and heat gently for about 2 minutes without letting the soup boil.
2 min
Ingredients
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