GREEK LEMON CHICKEN SOUP RECIPE (KOTOSOUPA AVGOLEMONO)
The perfect dish for a cold winter's day! 'Kotosoupa Avgolemono' is a hearty and delicious classic Greek lemon chicken soup, bursting with Mediterranean flavours.
Provided by Eli K. Giannopoulos
Categories Soups
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- To prepare this traditional Greek lemon chicken soup, place your chicken in a deep pot. Push the chicken with your hands down to the bottom of the pan, add the whole onion, the carrot, pour in the water and season. The water should be enough to cover the chicken. Place on high heat, put the lid on and bring to the boil.
- When the chicken starts to boil, turn the heat down and boil the chicken for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. The chicken is ready when the meat can be removed easily from the bones. While the chicken boils, some white foam will probably surface on the water. Remove the foam with a slotted spoon.
- Proceed to pre soak your rice. While the chicken is cooking, rinse your rice and add it in a bowl and cover it with some water. Let it stand for 30 minutes. Using a fine colander, drain the water and set aside.
- Remove the chicken from the broth and strain the broth. You should have about 1 litre of broth left. If it has reduced a lot, add some water. Add the hot broth in another pot, add the rice and season with salt and pepper and boil, until done.
- While the rice is being cooked, prepare your chicken. Pull the chicken meat from the bones and discard the skin. Shred the meat into bite sized chunks.
- To prepare the egg lemon sauce for this Greek lemon chicken soup, crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk, until foamy; add the lemon juice and whisk again. Add into the bowl a ladle of hot soup and whisk quickly. Add one more ladle and whisk again, so that the eggs gradually warm up and cook gently. Pour the egg mixture back into the pot, whilst constantly stirring so your eggs do not curdle. Then put the lid on and set it aside for 3-4 minutes.
- To assemble and serve your chicken soup, ladle the soup into your bowls, top with the diced chicken and sprinkle with freshly ground pepper or paprika. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bowl, Calories 277kcal, Sugar 2.3g, Sodium 376mg, Fat 4.7g, SaturatedFat 1.1g, UnsaturatedFat 2.2g, TransFat 0g, Carbohydrate 25.2g, Fiber 0.8g, Protein 31.5g, Cholesterol 137mg
GREEK LEMON RICE AND CHICKEN SOUP
Greek Lemon Rice and Chicken Soup also known as Avgolemono is now one of my favorite easy soups to make!
Provided by Tastefulventure
Categories Soup
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In 6 Qt Dutch Oven add EVOO and Onion.
- Saute over med/high heat 5-6 min until Onions are translucent and softened.
- Add Garlic and saute 1 minutes.
- Add Chicken Broth, Bay Leaf, Salt, Pepper, and Chicken Breasts.
- Bring to boil over med/high heat, cover and turn heat down to med/low.
- Let simmer 20 minutes.
- Remove Chicken and shred.
- Add Chicken back to the pot.
- Add Rice.
- Cover and simmer 20 more minutes.
- Remove Bay Leaf.
- In a small bowl whisk together Eggs and Lemon Juice.
- Slowly add in 1 ladle of the broth while whisking, then add egg mixture into the soup.
- Add in Dill Weed and stir.
- Let cook about 5 minutes before serving.
- Taste and add more Lemon juice if needed.
- Garnish with Lemon Slices and more fresh Dill Weed.
- Enjoy!
GREEK LEMON CHICKEN SOUP AKA AVGOLEMONO
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large stockpot, bring the chicken stock to a boil. Add the chicken breasts and then lower to a simmer. Simmer until the chicken is just cooked through and the internal temperature registers 160 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes; remove to a bowl. Once cooled, shred the chicken and reserve.
- Add the orzo or rice to the pot with the chicken stock and cook until al dente, 5 to 8 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites to soft peaks. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and most of the lemon juice, reserving some to add later as needed. Fold the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites. Once combined, ladle in some hot stock to temper the egg mixture, whisking constantly and adding the hot liquid slowly. Very slowly, add the warm whipped egg/lemon mixture into the pot, whisking constantly to prevent any curds or clumps from forming. Continue to cook over medium-low to medium heat, whisking, until the soup thickens, about 10 minutes more.
- Add the shredded chicken and any reserved juices to the soup. Add the lemon zest and season with salt and plenty of freshly cracked black pepper. Taste and add additional lemon juice if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley.
GREEK LEMON CHICKEN SOUP
This soup is perfect as an introduction to a full Greek meal, or a hearty bowlful for a meal in itself. Serve with fresh pita triangles, and you'll be sure to please your guests!!
Provided by Shelley Ross
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes Chicken and Rice Soup Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, lemon juice, carrots, onions, celery, soup base, and white pepper. Bring to a boil on high, then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend the butter and the flour together. Then gradually add it to the soup mixture. Simmer for 10 minutes more, stirring frequently.
- Meanwhile, beat the egg yolks until light in color. Gradually add some of the hot soup to the egg yolks, stirring constantly. Return the egg mixture to the soup pot and heat through. Add the rice and chicken. Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with lemon slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 110.3 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1236.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
GREEK EGG LEMON CHICKEN RICE SOUP
This was given to me by the local Greek restaurant owner in my town. It is her own personal way of creating this light but filling soup.
Provided by Shawn C
Categories Chicken
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Boil the chicken until done, 15-20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the stock and debone. Hold chicken meat on the side.
- Add the rice to the chicken stock and cook at a boil for ten to fifteen minutes, or until done.
- Meanwhile, beat two eggs in a bowl and add the lemon juice. Measure one cup of hot stock. Add slowly to the bowl containing the eggs and lemon and continue to beat until combined.
- Add egg mixture into stockpot. Add chicken meat, stir well and serve. Makes 6 servings.
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