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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Grubarazzi (@Grubarazzi) says
This is my kind of soup! I’m going to try and make this with brown rice. The consistency might be slightly more chewy but it will be that much healthier. Thanks for a great recipe!
Anne@FromMySweetHeart says
Erin…I made this soup only one time a couple of years ago (I may have been reading the same cooking light as you!) And I don’t know why I haven’t made it since because it was hands down one of the best soups I’ve ever tasted! I think it’s a great soup for spring, too…very lightly lemon! Yours looks absolutely beautiful and delicious! You are nudging me to make it again! : )
Sally @ sally's baking addiction says
i adore chicken and rice soup. it’s going to be cold and rainy in baltimore this weekend and a soup like this would be perfect. 🙂
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
Wonderful soup – sounds like Chinese rice porridge and very comforting flavor (love the lemon juice and eggs in here – Asians don’t include them). I’m not too familiar with Greek food,and had trouble pronouncing this food, but realized that’s probably most people feel when they see my recipe. LOL. Have a lovely weekend Erin!
Cassie says
This is how I thicken my lemon-orzo soup and it’s so extremely good. Sounds amazing!
Pam says
I’ve never had this soup before. It looks and sounds really delicious.
Kiri W. says
This is hands down my favorite ever Greek soup. I always have to have it when I go eat Greek food 🙂 Looks like a delicious rendition!
(And I am bidding on your bars. God I want them! 😉 )
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
Sally, this soup looks delicious! It’s also one of my favorite Greek soups, and I really would love to try your recipe. Thanks for linking to your bars, too. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is very dear to my heart so I’ll be checking out the bake sale. Have a great weekend!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
The soup looks good. It reminds me of the soup my friends Grandma used to make. She was 100% Italian and didn’t speak english and man was she a great cook. Best Italian food ever. I know this is greek, but the Italian version sounds pretty close to the same. I want to try this recipe!
Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray says
Yum! I love chicken and rice soup. I’m going to try to use brown rice, too, like the commenter above!
Peggy says
This definitely looks to be a tasty treat!
Ramona says
This looks like a wonderful comforting soup. I love the addition of lemon. Have a great weekend! ~ Ramona
Emily @ Life on Food says
I haven’t heard of this soup before. I do love chicken and rice though. Cannot really go wrong there. I hope you makes lots and lots of money for TNT with your peanut butter bars.
Cucina49 says
This is one of my favorite soups, and I haven’t made it in eons. Yours looks wonderful!
Patty says
I have never made this kind of soup and I know it would be absolutely scrumptious, so I’m pinning it to remind myself to give it a try, yum! Thanks for sharing the recipe and have a great weekend;-)
Alida says
This looks so good! We just got another round of snow, so it’s definitely soup weather here.
Kristen says
What a delicious (and nicely gluten free!) soup. I don’t think I could say its name 3 times fast, though….
Marsha @ The Harried Cook says
That soup looks delicious! I bet it tastes great too… and I love the look of those peanut butter bars too! 🙂 Yum… Great post, Erin!
The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says
I loved this soup and now that I’ve seen your photos (which are gorgeous), I’m going to have to make it again.
K&B N says
Soup dishes are always great to stumble upon. Especially when you’re in the mood for something warm and hearty during the winter months.
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Kim Bee says
This sounds great Erin. I am not a huge soup person but this one could change my mind. Hubs loves soup. I bet he’s go crazy if I made a batch of this.
Nancy/SpicieFoodie says
What a great soup. Even as the weather gets warmer I can never turn down soup. This one is perfect for the weekend.
Lemons and Anchovies says
My kind of soup–all the flavors I like. 🙂
My Inner Chick says
Okay, My butt just grew a few more inches after staring at those peanut butter bars.
OMGgggg.
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
I’ve never heard of this soup before, but it looks really delicious!
Alyssa says
I love lemon and chicken together. I bet this soup is great (especially since it’s low cal!)
Ally says
Mmm, this soup looks like a hug in my tummy! Those peanut butter bars look divine as well. You can do no wrong!
xo
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Meagan @ Scarletta Bakes says
Wow – I love this soup, Erin! So hearty and satisfying!! Thanks for another great and gorgeous recipe!! 🙂
Gourmantine says
Interesting recipe, I don’t see many soups that have cornstarch in them, this does look very comforting 🙂
Family Meals and Cooking Tips says
Wow! 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
I 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
I’ve actually never heard it called that, but I love lemon chicken rice soup and this looks amazing!
Becky Hardin says
Complete comfort!!! I have not heard of Avgolemono soup but I must say I would love a big bowl of it! Delish!
Steph says
Now 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
YUM! Love soups and love this recipe! Thank you for sharing!
Sommer says
This soup is my all time favorite! Tastes incredible!
Sabrina says
Today is such a cold and dreary day…perfect for making this soup!
Des says
I am making this for tomorrow when I am snowed in!
Anna says
Love how easy this soup is to make! My family will devour it!
Melanie Bauer says
Looks fantastic! I’m seriously craving for this right now, so tasty and flavorful!
Chrissie Baker says
This soup looks amazing – I’ve had it before but only at a restaurant. Can’t wait to try it at home!
Krista says
I have to try this! It sounds great!
Angie says
I’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.