Greek Egg Lemon and Chicken Soup
Embark on a culinary journey with this Greek-style egg, lemon, and chicken soup, where the Avgolemono technique transforms simple ingredients into a luxurious and comforting dish. This recipe, with its rich chicken stock, creamy egg yolks, tangy lemon juice, and succulent shredded chicken, promises a warm embrace of Mediterranean flavors that is both nourishing and delightful.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cooking Time
30 minutes
Servings
This recipe serves 4.
Ingredients
- Chicken stock: 8 cups (1.9 liters)
- Egg yolks: 4 large
- Lemon juice: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Cooked white rice: 1 cup (185 grams)
- Shredded rotisserie chicken: 2 cups (approximately 1/2 rotisserie chicken)
- Fresh dill: 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons), chopped
- Salt: 1 teaspoon (5 grams)
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams)
- Fresh parsley or dill for garnish
Method
- Begin by preparing your chicken stock in a large pot, bringing it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Gradually whisk in the lemon juice.
- Slowly temper the egg yolk and lemon mixture by adding a cup of hot chicken stock, whisking continuously to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
- Gradually pour the tempered egg mixture back into the pot of simmering chicken stock, stirring constantly.
- Add the cooked white rice and shredded rotisserie chicken to the pot. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook over low heat for about 10 minutes, or until the soup slightly thickens, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the fresh dill.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra dill or parsley if desired.
This Greek-style egg, lemon, and chicken soup combines the simplicity of ingredients with culinary finesse to create a comforting and flavorful dish. Perfect for cold days or whenever you crave a touch of Mediterranean warmth, its creamy, tangy essence is a testament to the luxurious simplicity of Greek cooking.
Nutritional Information (Approx)
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fat: 15g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Cholesterol: 190mg