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.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}
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{'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).'}
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{'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.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Chop chicken meat into bite-sized pieces and set aside.'}
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{'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.'}
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{'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.'}
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{'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.'}
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{'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Whisk another 1 cup broth mixture into egg mixture, then pour egg mixture into the pot. Stir well.'}
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{'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Add chopped chicken and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes more.'}
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{'id': 'step_9', 'step': 10, 'text': 'Serve hot and enjoy!'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (6 servings total)