Avgolemono Soup (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)

Avgolemono Soup (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)

  • prep: 20 min
  • cook: 30 min
  • total: 50 min
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  • Summary

    Avgolemono Soup is a uniquely cozy, lemony, chicken soup loaded with refreshing, comforting, nutritious, feel-good ingredients. It's made with juicy shredded chicken (or shortcut rotisserie), tender jasmine rice, carrots and celery, aromatic onions and garlic in a vibrant lemony broth infused with fresh dill and parsley. What sets Greek Lemon Chicken Soup apart, is it’s prepared Greek-style with avgolemono sauce (lemon-egg sauce) so the broth is extra silky, luxurious, vibrant and satisfying!  Serve your Avgolemono Soup with dinner rolls and a Greek salad for a complete feast!

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, patted dry ((OR see notes for breasts or rotisserie chicken))
    • salt and pepper
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 yellow onion, (diced)
    • 3 stalks celery, (chopped (about 1 cup))
    • 2-3 medium carrots, (peeled and chopped (about 1 cup))
    • 6 cloves garlic, (minced)
    • pinch-1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes ((optional))
    • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
    • 2 teaspoons granulated chicken bouillon, cubes or bouillon better than bouillon ((see notes))
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1/2 tsp EACH dried basil, dried thyme, salt
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
    • 1 cup uncooked long-grain jasmine rice ((see notes for brown))
    • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 egg yolks
    • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley ((or 1 teaspoon dried))
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill ((or 1 teaspoon dried))

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    Nutritional Info
    ESHA
    • Servings Per Recipe: 1
    • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 0 % Daily Value *
    • Total Fat: 0 g 0%
    • Saturated Fat: 0 g 0%
    • Trans Fat: 0 g %
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg 0%
    • Sodium: 0 mg 0%
    • Calcium: 0 mg 0%
    • Potassium: 0 mg 0%
    • Magnesium: 0 mg 0%
    • Iron: 0 mg 0%
    • Zinc: 0 mg 0%
    • Total Carbohydrate: 0 g %
    • Dietary Fiber: 0 g 0%
    • Sugar: 0 g
    • Protein: 0 g
    • Alcohol: 0 g
    • Omega 3 Fatty Acid: 0 g
    • Omega 6 Fatty Acid: 0 g
    • Vitamin A 0%
    • Vitamin C 0%
    • Vitamin D 0%
    • * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
    Diabetes Exchanges
    • Exchange - Fat0
    • Exchange - Fruit0
    • Exchange - NonFat Milk0
    • Exchange - Other Carbs0
    • Exchange - Starch0
    • Exchange - Vegetables0
    • Exchange - Lean Meat0
    • Exchange - Alcohol0
    MyPlate Info
    • MyPlate - Grain Total0 oz-eq
    • MyPlate - Vegetable Total0 c
    • MyPlate - Fruit0 c
    • MyPlate - Dairy0 c
    • MyPlate - Protein Total0 oz-eq

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