Avgolemono Soup: The Best Comforting Greek Dish You’ll Love
Avgolemono Soup is a traditional Greek dish known for its creamy texture and lemony flavor, perfect for warming the soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup rice
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
- Add the rice and simmer until cooked.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and lemon juice.
- Slowly add a ladle of hot broth to the egg mixture, whisking continuously.
- Pour the egg mixture back into the pot, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper, and serve garnished with parsley.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, beat the eggs longer.
- Adjust the lemon juice according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Avgolemono Soup, Greek Soup, Comfort Food