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Greek Lemon Chicken Soup (Avgolemono)


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  • Author: james-carter
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

A warm and nourishing Greek lemon chicken soup finished with a silky lemon-and-egg emulsion and tender rice.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup rice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh dill for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot.
  2. Add the rice and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  3. Reduce the heat to low.
  4. Whisk together the eggs and lemon juice in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add a ladle of the hot broth to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
  6. Pour the egg mixture back into the pot, stirring continuously.
  7. Add the shredded chicken and spinach to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Serve warm, garnished with fresh dill if desired.

Notes

Control the texture by maintaining low heat to prevent curdling the eggs.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg