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Avgolemono

A classic silky Greek chicken soup rich with lemon and egg, featuring tender rice and shredded chicken breast.

40 minMediumServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup arborio rice
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring 6 cups chicken broth to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1/2 cup arborio rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until tender.

  3. 3

    Stir in 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast and heat through, ensuring the meat reaches an internal temperature of 165F.

  4. 4

    Whisk 3 large eggs and 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice together in a medium bowl until frothy.

  5. 5

    Slowly ladle 1 cup of hot broth into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to temper.

  6. 6

    Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the pot, stirring continuously over low heat until thickened without boiling.

  7. 7

    Season with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill before serving.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Avgolemono reach?

For Avgolemono, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why does Avgolemono have me temper the eggs?

Step 5 reads: "Slowly ladle 1 cup of hot broth into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to temper." Eggs scramble if they meet a hot liquid all at once. Step 5 warms them gradually with a little of the hot mixture first, so they thicken the sauce or custard smoothly instead of curdling.

What can I use instead of arborio rice in Avgolemono?

The entry for Avgolemono calls for 1/2 cup arborio rice. In its place: Any short-grain rice, such as sushi rice, still releases enough starch. Long-grain rice will not give a creamy result.

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in Avgolemono?

Yes. Boneless thighs at the same weight are more forgiving and stay juicier. Give them two to four minutes longer; they are at their best around 175 F rather than 165 F. As written, the entry for Avgolemono uses 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded.

How many calories are in Avgolemono?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 280 calories, with 24 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 820 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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