Description
Indulge in the warmth of Greek Lemon Chicken Soup, also known as Avgolemono, a delightful combination of zesty lemon, tender chicken, and nourishing rice. This comforting dish is perfect for cozy dinners or family gatherings, offering both a light and hearty flavor profile. With its simple ingredients and quick preparation time of just 35 minutes, this soup is sure to become a favorite in your home. Each bowl delivers a refreshing burst of flavor from the lemon and herbs while providing essential nutrients from wholesome ingredients like chicken and spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- olive oil
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- ½ cup diced carrots
- ½ cup diced celery
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 strips lemon peel
- ½ tbsp dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves (omit if you don't have any)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup dry white rice
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 cups shredded chicken breast
- 3–4 oz baby spinach
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped dill
- salt + pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Sauté diced onions, carrots, celery, and lemon peel in olive oil until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Stir in dried oregano, bay leaves, and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Add rice and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves and lemon peel.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs; temper with hot broth before adding to the soup pot.
- Stir in shredded chicken, spinach, dill, and lemon juice; cook until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 130mg