Description
Discover the authentic taste of avgolemono greek lemon chicken soup, a silky, tangy broth that combines shredded chicken, fresh lemon juice, and whisked egg yolks for a velvety finish. This easy recipe uses simple pantry staples like chicken broth, orzo, and parsley, delivering a comforting meal in just 20 minutes. Perfect for chilly evenings, it offers bright citrus flavor and hearty protein, making it a go‑to classic for families and soup lovers alike. Serve with crusty bread for heartiness!!.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2/3 cup lemon juice
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup orzo or rice
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Bring chicken broth to a boil, add orzo or rice, and cook until tender (about 10 minutes).
- Whisk egg yolks with lemon juice until smooth.
- Temper the egg mixture by slowly whisking in a ladle of hot broth.
- Return the tempered mixture to the pot, stirring continuously until the soup thickens.
- Add shredded chicken, season with salt and pepper, and heat through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor
- use homemade chicken broth. Adjust lemon juice to taste for more or less tang. Leftovers reheat gently over low heat to maintain silky texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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