Description

Easy Avgolemono Soup is a traditional Greek chicken and rice soup with a bright lemony flavor, thickened with eggs to create a creamy texture without cream. This comforting soup combines savory chicken broth, shredded rotisserie chicken, and fluffy basmati rice, finished with fresh dill and extra virgin olive oil for a fresh, vibrant touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick, nourishing meal.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

3 cups chicken broth
2 cups bone broth
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 2 lemons (divided)
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Egg Mixture

2–3 large eggs

Additional Ingredients

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
2 cups cooked basmati rice
2 tbsp fresh dill
High quality extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

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Instructions

Prepare the Broth: Combine the chicken broth, bone broth, lemon zest, juice of 1 lemon, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper in a large saucepan. Heat over medium heat and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Whisk the Eggs: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. Gradually whisk in the juice from the remaining lemon halves in two parts to combine the acidity with the eggs.
Temper the Eggs: Slowly add a ladle of hot broth to the egg mixture while whisking continuously to gradually raise the temperature of the eggs without curdling. Repeat this step two more times, about one minute each, to fully temper the eggs.
Combine Egg Mixture with Broth: Gradually pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the hot broth, whisking constantly. Heat gently on medium-low heat until warmed through, but do not let it boil to prevent curdling.
Add Chicken and Rice: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken and cooked basmati rice thoroughly to combine.
Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh dill, a drizzle of high quality extra virgin olive oil, and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Do not allow the soup to boil after adding the egg mixture to avoid curdling.
Using rotisserie chicken saves time and adds depth of flavor.
Bone broth adds richness and nutrients but can be substituted with additional chicken broth if unavailable.
Adjust lemon juice quantity to taste depending on preferred level of tanginess.
Fresh dill can be substituted with parsley if preferred.
For a thicker soup, add more egg or reduce the broth slightly.