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Bowl of Greek lemon chicken soup, Avgolemono, garnished with herbs.

Avgolemono

A creamy and zesty chicken soup, Avgolemono is quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • ½ cup rice or orzo (optional)
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat. If you want a heartier soup, you can add rice or orzo at this stage to cook it together.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and lemon juice until frothy. Slowly add a ladleful of the hot broth into the egg mixture while whisking vigorously to temper the eggs.
  3. Gradually pour the egg and lemon mixture back into the pot, stirring constantly to prevent the egg from scrambling.
  4. Add the shredded chicken to the soup and season with salt and pepper. Heat through, ensuring it’s warmed but not boiling.
  5. Serve the Avgolemono hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Be sure to temper the eggs properly to prevent them from curdling. Adjust seasoning before serving as saltiness may vary.