Greek Lemon-Egg Chicken and Rice Soup
Avgolemono is a rich, silky chicken and rice soup brightened with fresh lemon juice and enriched with eggs. Whole chicken, onion, celery, carrot, bay leaves, oregano, and olive oil build a deeply flavored broth, while arborio rice adds body and a gentle creaminess. Serve it as a warming starter or comforting main dish, especially on cool days.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook2 hrs 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Greek Lemon-Egg Chicken and Rice Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 71
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 66
- Performance
- 62
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Place chicken, chopped onion, celery, carrot, bay leaves, salt, and oregano in a large pot. Pour water over the top; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, skimming foam as necessary, until chicken is falling off the bone, 60 to 90 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 3
Transfer chicken to a large bowl to cool. Strain all vegetables from the simmering broth, discard the vegetables, and return the broth to the pot.
- 4
Chop chicken meat into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- 5
Combine diced onion, olive oil, and salt in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion mixture until the onion is soft, sweet, and golden, 7 to 10 minutes.
- 6
Stir the onion mixture into the broth in the pot and set over medium-low heat; add Arborio rice and salt. Bring to a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is very tender and the broth flavors combine, about 45 minutes.
- 7
Whisk together eggs, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl; whisk in lemon juice until combined. Slowly pour broth mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- 8
Whisk another broth mixture into the egg mixture, then pour the egg mixture into the pot. Stir well.
- 9
Add chopped chicken and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes more.
- 10
Serve hot.
- Calories 518.23 kcal High 26%
- Protein 58.26 g Good Source 117%
- Carbohydrate 49.98 g 18%
- Total Fat 9.5 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.41 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 218.59 mg High 73%
- Sodium 233.11 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 12.5 g Good Source 45%
- Total Sugars 21.3 g --
- Added Sugars 19.89 g High 40%
- Calcium 46.55 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.17 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 296.03 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 23.41 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.53 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.35 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Greek Lemon Egg Chicken and Rice Soup is made with 16 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 2 hrs 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Arborio Rice, Black Pepper, Carrot, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 518.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Greek Lemon-Egg Chicken and Rice Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Arborio Rice, Black Pepper, Carrot, Cayenne Pepper, Celery. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Greek Lemon-Egg Chicken and Rice Soup?
- About 2 hrs 35 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 518.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Greek Lemon-Egg Chicken and Rice Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Greek Lemon-Egg Chicken and Rice Soup healthy?
- Greek Lemon-Egg Chicken and Rice Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 518.23 calories and 58.26 g of protein, or 117% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 233.11 mg (10% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.41 g (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 19.89 g (40% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Gluten, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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