Avgolemono Soup
A bright, comforting Greek chicken and rice soup where lemon and eggs create a silky, tangy broth that coats tender strands of shredded chicken. It’s warming yet refreshing, an elegant twist on classic chicken soup.
1 lb chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
8 cup chicken broth, low-sodium
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
½ cup onion, finely chopped
½ cup carrot, sliced
½ cup celery, sliced
2 eggs, room temperature
1 egg yolk, room temperature
2 lemons, juiced
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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