Greek Lemon Chicken Soup (Avgolemono)

About This Recipe

Avgolemono is Greece’s beloved egg-lemon soup. The technique of whisking eggs with lemon creates an incredibly silky, creamy texture without any dairy.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1/2 cup orzo or rice
  • 3 eggs
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • Salt, white pepper
  • Fresh dill for garnish

Instructions

  1. Simmer chicken in broth until cooked through.
  2. Shred chicken and return to broth with orzo.
  3. Whisk eggs with lemon juice.
  4. Temper egg mixture into hot broth and stir until creamy.

Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 35 minutes | Servings: 6

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