Name: Healing Greek Lemon Chicken Soup (Avgolemono) Recipe for Comfort & Wellness
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 carrots, diced (optional); 8 cups chicken broth; 1 cup white rice or orzo pasta; 2 large eggs; 1 egg yolk; Juice of 2–3 lemons (about ½ cup); 2 cups shredded cooked chicken; Salt and black pepper, to taste; Fresh dill or parsley, for garnish; Optional Add-ins: Spinach or kale, 1 tsp turmeric, quinoa instead of rice

Description

This Healing Greek Lemon Chicken Soup (Avgolemono) is creamy, tangy, and deeply nourishing. Made with chicken, eggs, lemon juice, and rice or orzo, it’s a filling yet light soup perfect for quick dinners, immune support, and comforting meals. A versatile and traditional dish that soothes the body and satisfies the soul.

Ingredients

Scale

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, diced (optional)
8 cups chicken broth
1 cup white rice or orzo pasta
2 large eggs
1 egg yolk
Juice of 2–3 lemons (about ½ cup)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh dill or parsley, for garnish

Optional Add-ins: Spinach or kale, 1 tsp turmeric, quinoa instead of rice

Instructions

Cook aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion and sauté 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in garlic and carrots, cook 2 minutes.
Prepare broth & rice: Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in rice or orzo and cook until tender (15–20 minutes).
Whisk eggs & lemon: In a bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolk, and lemon juice until frothy.
Temper eggs: Slowly ladle hot broth into the egg-lemon mixture while whisking to prevent curdling.
Combine & finish: Gradually stir the tempered mixture back into the pot. Add shredded chicken. Cook on low (do not boil) until creamy and heated through.
Season & serve: Adjust salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh dill or parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

Always temper eggs slowly to prevent curdling.
Add lemon juice gradually and taste as you go.
Do not boil after adding eggs, or the soup may scramble.
Omit rice before freezing to avoid mushy texture—add when reheating.
Use rotisserie chicken to make this recipe even quicker.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Soup, Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

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