Ingredients
Method
- 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.
- Shred the cooked rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces, removing and discarding all bones and skin.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
