Avgolemono Soup – a classic Greek soup that is light, delicious and the perfect way to warm up on a cold day. A lemon chicken and rice soup you are going to love!
On a cold day I really crave a warm bowl of soup or a hearty Crock Pot Chili. Just something that will completely warm you up! And that is exactly what this avgolemono soup is. It is similar to the chicken and rice soup you grew up with with a Greek lemon twist.
It is hearty enough for a meal, but light enough you don’t have any guilt. The lemon makes it super bright and fresh. This is definitely what I crave when I am under the weather.
One of the best parts of having a soup like this or even split pea soup is that you get to make bread! I swear half the reason why I like soup is so I can eat bread with it. Easy Biscuits would be great to make this with soup.
This avgolemono soup recipe is so easy to make, you can make it any night of the week. Ready in about 30 minutes and pure comfort food. This is something that even your picky eaters are going to love. I personally love when I can have leftovers for lunch the next day, because it is just so darn good!
What is Avgolemono Soup?
It is a Greek chicken and rice soup that is believed to cure anything! It is often called the Greek Penicillin, because they believe it has such healing powers. The broth is velvety and smooth thanks to the egg in there. It is creamy and tart with the lemon juice.
You can make this with either orzo or rice, both works well. Just trust me and take a walk on the Greek side! This Greek Avgolemono soup will change your mind about chicken soup.
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Avgolemono Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup Onion, choppped
- 3 clove garlic, minced
- 6 1/2 cups Chicken Stock
- 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
- 2 tsp Cornstartch
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 cups Chicken, cooked and shredded
- 2 Tbls Parlsey
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium high heat saute onion and garlic in the olive oil for about 2 minutes.
- Add chicken stock, and bring to boil. Add rice, reduce heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl whisk together lemon juice, cornstarch, salt, pepper and egg. Slowly pour egg mixture into broth, stirring constantly.
- Add chicken to the soup. Cook until it thickens and rice is done, about 3 minutes.
- Top each bowl with parsley to serve.
Notes
Recipe from Cooking Light
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per ServingCalories 371 Total Fat 17g Saturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0g Unsaturated Fat 11g Cholesterol 122mg Sodium 919mg Carbohydrates 24g Fiber 1g Sugar 8g Protein 29g
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Alyssa says
March 4, 2012 at 12:01 amI love lemon and chicken together. I bet this soup is great (especially since it’s low cal!)
Ally says
March 4, 2012 at 9:41 amMmm, this soup looks like a hug in my tummy! Those peanut butter bars look divine as well. You can do no wrong!
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Meagan @ Scarletta Bakes says
March 4, 2012 at 10:06 amWow – I love this soup, Erin! So hearty and satisfying!! Thanks for another great and gorgeous recipe!! 🙂
Gourmantine says
March 4, 2012 at 12:08 pmInteresting recipe, I don’t see many soups that have cornstarch in them, this does look very comforting 🙂
Family Meals and Cooking Tips says
March 5, 2012 at 4:28 amWow! This chicken and rice soup looks very comforting! It reminds me of Arroz caldo (a Chinese congee). I’ll make this part of my to-do list. Thanks for sharing this, Erin.
kita says
March 8, 2012 at 6:40 pmI have never heard of avgolemono soup but I have yet to meet a soup I didn’t love. I am digging on the flavors in this dish annnnd the calorie count!
Billy says
January 11, 2019 at 7:06 amI’ve actually never heard it called that, but I love lemon chicken rice soup and this looks amazing!
Becky Hardin says
January 11, 2019 at 7:46 amComplete comfort!!! I have not heard of Avgolemono soup but I must say I would love a big bowl of it! Delish!
Steph says
January 11, 2019 at 7:55 amNow that the holidays are over, I love trying out new soups recipes for dinner. Definitely going to add this one to the menu!
Courtney says
January 11, 2019 at 8:19 amYUM! Love soups and love this recipe! Thank you for sharing!
Sommer says
January 11, 2019 at 8:32 amThis soup is my all time favorite! Tastes incredible!
Sabrina says
January 11, 2019 at 11:05 amToday is such a cold and dreary day…perfect for making this soup!
Des says
January 11, 2019 at 11:13 amI am making this for tomorrow when I am snowed in!
Anna says
January 11, 2019 at 11:02 pmLove how easy this soup is to make! My family will devour it!
Melanie Bauer says
January 12, 2019 at 1:47 amLooks fantastic! I’m seriously craving for this right now, so tasty and flavorful!
Chrissie Baker says
January 12, 2019 at 3:25 amThis soup looks amazing – I’ve had it before but only at a restaurant. Can’t wait to try it at home!
Krista says
January 14, 2019 at 11:20 amI have to try this! It sounds great!
Angie says
January 14, 2019 at 6:15 pmI’ve never had Avgolemono Soup but I found this one today while I was looking for new soups to try and I’m totally making it this week.