Description
Avgolemono Greek Lemon Chicken Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines the richness of chicken stock with the brightness of lemon juice. The addition of orzo and shredded chicken make it a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup orzo
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken breast
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Orzo: Boil orzo in chicken stock until tender.
- Prepare Avgolemono Sauce: Whisk eggs and lemon juice in a separate bowl.
- Temper the Sauce: Add hot broth gradually to the egg mixture while whisking.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix the orzo, shredded chicken, and avgolemono sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy!
Notes
- You can add diced vegetables like carrots and celery for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Be careful not to curdle the eggs when tempering the avgolemono sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg