Avgolemono-Style Lemon Chicken Soup
Avgolemono-Style Lemon Chicken Soup balances a creamy, velvety broth with a vivid citrus lift from fresh lemon. Tender chicken, rice, and soft vegetables make each spoonful comforting while whisked egg yolks add luxurious body without heaviness. Serve it warm for a cozy dinner or as a soothing starter on cool evenings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Combine chicken broth, lemon juice, carrots, onions, celery, soup base, and white pepper in a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- 2
Mix the butter and flour in a small bowl; gradually stir this into the soup. Simmer, stirring often, for 8 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, beat the egg yolks in a bowl until they are light in color. Gradually whisk in some hot soup, using a ladle to pour a thin stream while whisking the egg yolks vigorously. Add the egg mixture to the pot the same way, and heat through.
- 4
Add the rice and chicken; cook until warmed through. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with lemon slices.
- Calories 157.3 kcal Moderate
- Protein 7.65 g Moderate
- Carbs 23.69 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.48 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.08 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.35 g High
- Cholesterol 98.97 mg High
- Sodium 573.41 mg High
- Fiber 4.29 g Moderate
- Sugar 5.02 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 63.47 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.98 mg Low Source
- Potassium 245.7 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 176.99 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 46.07 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 1.49 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Avgolemono Style Lemon Chicken Soup is a Greek dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 16, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Celery, Chicken Broth, and Chicken Soup Powder. Each serving provides about 157.3 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Avgolemono-Style Lemon Chicken Soup?
- It is a Greek soup recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Avgolemono-Style Lemon Chicken Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Celery, Chicken Broth, Chicken Soup Powder, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Avgolemono-Style Lemon Chicken Soup?
- Explore these Greek side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Avgolemono-Style Lemon Chicken Soup?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 157.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Avgolemono-Style Lemon Chicken Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
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