Avgolemono Soup
A classic Greek soup made with chicken, eggs, and a tangy lemon sauce.
Ingredients
- β1 pound chicken breastboneless, skinless
- β2 cups riceuncooked
- β2 tablespoons avgolemono
- β4 cups soupchicken broth
- β2 tablespoons lemon juice
- β2 eggs
- β2 tablespoons olive oil
- β1 oniondiced
- β2 cloves garlic
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- 4
Add the chicken breast and cook until browned on all sides.
- 5
Add the rice, chicken soup, and avgolemono to the pot.
- 6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and eggs.
- 8
Temper the egg mixture by slowly pouring it into the pot while stirring.
- 9
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the soup has thickened slightly.
- 10
Season with salt and pepper to taste.