Avgolemono: Greek Lemon Chicken And Rice Soup
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Let’s savor the melting snowdrops of winter with a warm, zesty Avgolemono soup! This Greek delight is so easy to make, you’ll wonder why you never tried it sooner.

It’s like a warm hug for your tummy, with a splash of lemon sunshine. The secret’s in the “avgolemono,” a velvety smooth sauce made from eggs, lemon juice, and broth. It’s like a creamy cloud that wraps around every bite of chicken, fluffy rice, and tender veggies.
Ready to conquer your kitchen? Here’s how you do it:
1. Meet and greet your onion and celery. Sauté them in a large pan with a little olive oil until they’re soft and slightly golden. They’re like the stars of our Veggie Show!
2. Bring in the broth and give it a good stir. Season it up with salt and pepper, and let it do its thing, simmering until your kitchen smells heavenly.
3. Now let’s whisk some egg magic! In a blender or using your trusty whisk, combine the eggs, lemon juice, and a little bit of the rice. Blend away until it’s smooth and frothy, like a happy-go-lucky omelet.
4. Slowly add the hot broth to the egg mixture while blending like a pro. This is like training for the egg Olympics. Gentle movements, please!
5. Pour this luscious avgolemono sauce into the simmering broth and stir in the chicken and rice. Let it all get cozy for 5-10 minutes until the chicken’s warmed through and the rice is fluffy.
6. Time for the grand finale! Garnish with fresh dill and prepare to dive into a symphony of flavors. Your taste buds will break into a spontaneous conga line!
Printable Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- Fresh dill for garnish
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- 1. Sauté onion and celery in a large pan with a little olive oil until they’re soft and slightly golden.
- 2. Bring in the broth and give it a good stir. Season it up with salt and pepper, and let it do its thing, simmering until your kitchen smells heavenly.
- 3. Whisk some egg magic by combining eggs, lemon juice, and a little bit of the rice in a blender or using a whisk until it’s smooth and frothy.
- 4. Slowly add the hot broth to the egg mixture while blending until well combined.
- 5. Pour this luscious avgolemono sauce into the simmering broth and stir in the chicken and rice. Let it all get cozy for 5-10 minutes until the chicken’s warmed through and the rice is fluffy.
- 6. Garnish with fresh dill and serve.
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