Avgolemono

Name: Avgolemono
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
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

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

40 minMediumServes 4280 cal/serving

GreekSoupStovetopMediterraneanHigh ProteinGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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

Bring 6 cups chicken broth to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2

Add 1/2 cup arborio rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
3

Stir in 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast and heat through, ensuring the meat reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
4

Whisk 3 large eggs and 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice together in a medium bowl until frothy.
5

Slowly ladle 1 cup of hot broth into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to temper.
6

Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the pot, stirring continuously over low heat until thickened without boiling.
7

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

Questions

How long does Avgolemono keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Avgolemono?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Gigantes Plaki (Baked Giant Beans in Tomato) side
Salad salad
Sebzeli Pilav side

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