Name: Delicious Greek Lemon Chicken Soup (Avgolemono)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces; 8 cups good quality chicken broth; 1 bay leaf; ½ cup medium-grain white rice (e.g., Arborio); 3 large eggs; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from 2-3 lemons), plus more for serving; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; Fresh parsley or dill, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Description

Discover how to make Delicious Greek Lemon Chicken Soup with our step-by-step recipe. This easy-to-make soup offers the best flavor for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 cups good quality chicken broth
1 bay leaf
½ cup medium-grain white rice (e.g., Arborio)
3 large eggs
¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from 2–3 lemons), plus more for serving
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley or dill, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Prep Chicken & Aromatics: Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Chop onion and mince garlic.
2. Sauté & Build Broth: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent (5-7 mins). Add garlic, cook 1 min. Add chicken, sear lightly. Pour in broth, add bay leaf. Simmer for 15-20 mins, covered.
3. Cook Rice: Remove bay leaf. Stir in rice. Simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 mins until rice is tender.
4. Prepare Avgolemono: In a bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. Slowly whisk in lemon juice.
5. Temper Eggs: Very slowly, ladle 1-2 cups hot broth into the egg-lemon mixture, whisking constantly. Continue until mixture is warm.
6. Combine & Serve: Remove pot from heat. Gradually pour tempered egg mixture into soup, whisking constantly until thickened. Do NOT boil. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with optional fresh herbs.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins