Greek Lemon Chicken Soup (Avgolemono)

Introduction:

Avgolemono is a traditional Greek lemon chicken soup that brings comfort and warmth in every spoonful. This delightful soup combines the richness of egg yolks and the tanginess of lemon juice to create a satisfying and flavorful meal.

Prep Time:

With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can quickly gather and chop the ingredients needed to make this comforting soup.

Cook Time:

The soup requires approximately 40 minutes of cooking time, during which the flavors meld together to create a harmonious blend of chicken, vegetables, orzo, and lemon.

Total Time:

In total, you’ll need about 50 minutes to prepare and cook this Greek Lemon Chicken Soup, making it a convenient option for a delicious weeknight dinner.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 2-3 celery stalks, diced
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 chicken breasts (about 12 oz / 350 g total)
  • 6 cups (1.5 liters) chicken stock
  • ¾ cup (175 g) orzo
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 egg yolks
  • A handful of fresh dill
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery, and cook for 8-10 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in the finely chopped garlic and cook for another minute, then add the bay leaves, chicken breasts, and chicken stock.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove the chicken breasts and bay leaves from the pot. Add the orzo to the pot and continue to cook for 10 minutes.
  5. Shred the cooked chicken breasts with two forks and add them back to the pot.
  6. While the orzo is cooking, whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice together in a bowl. Take out 1-2 ladles of soup from the pot and slowly pour it over the egg-lemon mixture to temper it. Then, pour this mixture back into the pot and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in the chopped fresh dill, adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:

  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Calories: 377
  • Total Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 154mg
  • Sodium: 679mg
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Protein: 32g

Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Avgolemono is a traditional Greek lemon chicken soup that’s simply comfort in a bowl! It’s a gorgeous, delicious soup made with egg yolks and loads of lemon juice for a warming and satisfying meal.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Total Time
50 minutes
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
2-3 celery stalks, diced
2-3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 bay leaves
2 chicken breasts (about 12 oz / 350 g total)
6 cups (1.5 liter) chicken stock
¾ cup (175 g) orzo
Juice of 1 lemon
2 egg yolks
A handful fresh dill
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven and cook the onion, carrot and celery for 8-10 minutes over medium heat until softened.
Add the garlic and cook for another minute, then add the bay leaves, chicken and chicken stock.
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes.
Take out the chicken breasts and bay leaves. Add the orzo to the pot and continue to cook for 10 minutes.
Shred the chicken with two forks and add it back to the pot.
While the orzo is cooking, whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice in a bowl. Take out 1-2 ladles of soup and pour it over the egg-lemon mixture to temper it. Add this mix to the pot and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in the fresh dill, adjust the seasoning and serve immediately, with some extra fresh dill on top if you like.
Nutrition Information: Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 377Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 154mgSodium: 679mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 2gSugar: 8gProtein: 32g
Nutritional information is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.