Description
Avgolemono Soup, a traditional Greek healing dish, envelops you in warmth with its rich chicken broth and tangy lemon flavor. This creamy soup blends tender chicken, fresh herbs, and a luscious egg-lemon base, creating a comforting meal ideal for any occasion. Whether you’re seeking solace on a chilly day or want something refreshing in the summer, Avgolemono offers nourishment and nostalgia in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 fresh lemons (juiced)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh dill (chopped)
Instructions
- In a large pot, add chicken breasts and cover with chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it into bite-sized pieces, reserving the broth.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and lemon juice until frothy.
- Slowly add warm broth to the egg mixture while whisking continuously to temper the eggs.
- Pour the tempered mixture back into the pot with remaining broth, stirring gently. Add shredded chicken and chopped dill.
- Simmer on low for an additional few minutes until warmed through. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 225mg