Avgolemono Soup (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)
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A classic Greek lemon chicken soup with tender chicken, rice, and bright lemon juice stirred into a creamy broth made with eggs. Light and comforting, it's equally good as a quick weeknight meal or when you need something soothing.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 5- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, (plus more for serving if desired)
- 1 cup chopped green onions ((preferably white and light green portions))
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic ((3 cloves))
- 7 cups low-sodium chicken broth, (then more to thin if desired)
- 3/4 cup jasmine rice (or white rice)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves ((fresh or dried))
- Salt (and black pepper)
- 3 cups cooked shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon zest
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (and/or 1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 45M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 20m
- Cook
- 30m
- Sodium
- 1258mg
- Total sugar
- 2g
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Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 386mg
- Calcium
- 56mg
- Iron
- 2mg
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- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 1258MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.