avgolemono (greek chicken and rice soup)
This is a recipe that was featured in The Villages Daily Sun. It sounded so good that I just had to give it a try. I did increase the rice from 2-1/2 to 3 cups and still feel it would be ok to add more rice. I really loved the taste, hope you will enjoy it too. Super easy to make.
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prep time
1 Hr 20 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
8 to 10 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 8 cups (2qts) low-sodium chicken broth or stock
- 4 - boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds) cut into very small chunks
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
- - kosher salt, and ground black pepper
How To Make avgolemono (greek chicken and rice soup)
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Step 1In large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes, or until slightly golden. Add the broth, then increase the heat to high and bring to a simmer.
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Step 2Reduce the heat to medium and keeping the broth at a simmer, add the chicken. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is mostly cooked through. Add the cooked rice and stir well. Return to a gentle simmer.
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Step 3In a medium bowl,beat the eggs until smooth, then beat in the lemon juice. Working quickly, whisk the egg mixture while you drizzle in a ladleful of the hot broth from the pot. Drizzle in another ladleful,whisking all the while, then transfer the hot egg-lemon mixture back to the pot, whisking as you add it. Bring to a simmer over medium heat..
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Step 4Stir in the parsley and peas, then return to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper, then serve hot.
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Category:
Chicken Soups
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Ingredient:
Chicken
Diet:
Low Sodium
Culture:
Greek
Method:
Stove Top
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