"Craving a light and fresh Mediterranean meal?! Avgolemono (pronounced av-gow-luh-maa-now) Soup is the one for you. It's rich with tender veggies, juicy chicken, and filling rice. It'll make you feel good and have you dreaming of the perfectly turquoise waves of the Mediterranean Sea crashing up against the beautiful shores. Take a trip in your mind and let your tastebuds experience it in real time! Avgolemono Soup will take you there!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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kosher salt, to taste
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ground black pepper, to taste
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1/2 cup white rice
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3 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
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3 large egg yolks
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juice of 2 medium lemons
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dill, freshly chopped, to taste, for serving
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lemon wedges, to taste, for serving