Description
This Easy Avgolemono Soup is a classic Greek lemon chicken soup made with chicken broth, bone broth, eggs, and rice. It’s creamy and tangy with fresh dill and bright lemon flavors, perfect for a cozy and comforting meal in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Broth & Seasonings
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups bone broth
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 2 lemons (divided)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Egg Mixture
- 2-3 large eggs
Soup Additions
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 cups cooked basmati rice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Garnish
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Additional cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: In a large saucepan, combine the chicken broth, bone broth, lemon zest, juice of 1 lemon, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and let it cook gently for 10-15 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Mix the Eggs: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. Add the juice of the remaining lemon and whisk to combine.
- Temper the Eggs: Slowly add hot broth from the saucepan into the egg mixture a little at a time while continuously whisking. This step is important to prevent the eggs from curdling.
- Combine Egg Mixture with Broth: Gradually pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the hot broth, whisking continuously. Make sure the soup does not boil after adding eggs to maintain a creamy texture.
- Add Chicken and Rice: Remove the soup from heat. Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken and cooked basmati rice until evenly incorporated.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish each serving with fresh chopped dill, a drizzle of olive oil, and additional cracked black pepper to taste. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Tempering the eggs is crucial to prevent them from scrambling when added to the hot broth.
- You can substitute basmati rice with orzo or another small pasta if preferred.
- This soup is best served immediately but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- If you want a thicker soup, reduce the broth slightly or add an extra egg.
- Use high-quality fresh lemons for the best flavor impact.
