Description
A comforting and tangy Greek Avgolemono Soup made with chicken broth, lemon juice, eggs, shredded chicken, and rice. This easy-to-make soup combines rich flavors of lemon and dill, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
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Broth Base
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups bone broth
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Egg Mixture
- 2-3 large eggs
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 cups cooked basmati rice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
Instructions
- Prepare the Soup Base: In a large saucepan, combine the chicken broth, bone broth, lemon zest, juice of 1 lemon, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Make the Egg Mixture: While the broth simmers, whisk the eggs in a large bowl until smooth. Add in the juice of the remaining lemon and mix well.
- Temper the Eggs: Slowly add a few ladles of the hot broth into the egg and lemon mixture while whisking continuously to gradually raise the temperature and prevent the eggs from curdling.
- Combine Egg Mixture with Broth: Gradually pour the tempered egg mixture back into the simmering broth, whisking constantly. Make sure the soup does not boil after adding the eggs to avoid curdling.
- Add Chicken and Rice: Remove the soup from heat and stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken and cooked basmati rice until well combined.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh dill, a drizzle of olive oil, and a crack of black pepper. Serve immediately and enjoy the bright, creamy flavors.
Notes
- Tempering the eggs is critical to avoid scrambling in the soup.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Bone broth adds extra depth and nutrition but can be substituted with more chicken broth if needed.
- Serve immediately as the rice will continue to absorb liquid and thicken the soup if left to sit.
- For a thinner soup, adjust the broth amount according to preference.
