Avgolemono Soup

Avgolemono Soup

Greek avgolemono soup is a rich and silky chicken and rice soup flavored with lemon and enriched with eggs. Chef John's recipe makes this epic soup from scratch.

Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
130 min
Total Time
155 min
Servings
6

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Place chicken, 1 chopped onion, celery, carrot, bay leaves, salt, and oregano in a large pot. Pour water over the top; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, skimming foam as necessary, until chicken is falling off the bone, 60 to 90 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Transfer chicken to a large bowl to cool. Strain all vegetables from simmering broth, discard vegetables, and return broth to the pot.'}

  4. 4

    {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Chop chicken meat into bite-sized pieces and set aside.'}

  5. 5

    {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Combine 2 cups diced onion, olive oil, and a pinch of salt in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion mixture until onion is soft, sweet, and golden, 7 to 10 minutes.'}

  6. 6

    {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Stir onion mixture into broth in the pot and set over medium-low heat; add Arborio rice and a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is very tender and broth flavors combine, about 45 minutes.'}

  7. 7

    {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Whisk together eggs, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl; whisk in lemon juice until combined. Slowly pour 1 cup broth mixture into egg mixture, whisking constantly.'}

  8. 8

    {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Whisk another 1 cup broth mixture into egg mixture, then pour egg mixture into the pot. Stir well.'}

  9. 9

    {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Add chopped chicken and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes more.'}

  10. 10

    {'id': 'step_9', 'step': 10, 'text': 'Serve hot and enjoy!'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (6 servings total)

485
Calories
37 g
Protein
33 g
Carbs
22 g
Fat
3 g
Fiber
926 mg
Sodium

Tags

publisher-tested
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/241873/avgolemono-soup/
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