Creamy Avgolemono Soup: A Must-Try Greek Comfort Food!
Creamy Avgolemono Soup is a traditional Greek dish that combines the richness of eggs and lemon with a comforting broth, making it a perfect comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a pot, bring the chicken broth to a simmer.
- Add the cooked rice and let it heat through.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and lemon juice until well combined.
- Slowly add a ladle of hot broth to the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
- Gradually stir the egg mixture back into the pot of broth, stirring continuously.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, you can blend a portion of the soup and return it to the pot.
- Adjust the lemon juice according to your taste preference.
- This soup can be made with or without chicken, depending on dietary preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg