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Creamy Lemon Chicken Soup: The Ultimate Comfort Food!

Avgolemono soup: Master this creamy, tangy lemon chicken and rice soup. A comforting Greek classic, perfect for a cozy, hearty meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
  • 2-3 celery stalks (finely diced)
  • 2-3 medium carrots (sliced)
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 cooked rotisserie chicken
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup rice
  • 10 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1 large organic lemon (juice and zest of)

Method
 

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add diced yellow onion, diced celery stalks, sliced carrots, and minced garlic cloves, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Shred the cooked rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces, removing and discarding all bones and skin.
  3. Add the shredded chicken, bay leaves, rice, and low-sodium chicken stock to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 30 minutes, until the vegetables and rice are tender.
  4. In a large bowl or jug, whisk together the lemon zest and lemon juice from the large organic lemon, 2 large eggs, 2 egg yolks, and a pinch of Kosher salt and pepper until smooth.
  5. Remove the soup from the heat. Slowly ladle 2-3 scoops of hot broth into the egg-lemon mixture, whisking constantly to temper it. Gradually pour the mixture back into the pot, stirring well after each addition.
  6. Stir in 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve warm.

Notes

- Tempering the egg mixture correctly is crucial for a smooth Avgolemono soup. Ensure you slowly whisk in hot broth, one ladle at a time, to gradually raise the egg mixture's temperature before adding it back to the pot.
- For an extra rich flavor, you can roast chicken bones with vegetables for a homemade stock instead of store-bought. It makes a significant difference in the depth of the avgolemono soup.
- For food safety, ensure any cooked chicken is reheated thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) when added to the soup.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.