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    Avgolemono Soup

    A silky, tangy Greek soup of chicken and rice thickened with eggs and brightened with fresh lemon.

    ⏱ 20 minPrep time
    🔥 1 hrCook time
    🍽 6Servings
    🏷 Greek KitchenCategory
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    Avgolemono Soup — silky Greek egg-lemon chicken soup with rice

    Avgolemono is the soup that tastes like a hug: silky chicken broth thickened with eggs and brightened with lemon until pale gold and creamy — no cream in sight. Tender rice and shreds of chicken make it a complete, soothing bowl.

    This classic is a Greek family staple, often served when someone needs comforting, and it appears on many Easter tables. Serve warm with plenty of black pepper and a squeeze of extra lemon.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Place chicken, onion, carrots, celery, salt, and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil, skim the foam, then reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 40 minutes.
    2. Remove the chicken; shred the meat and discard skin and bones. Strain the broth and return it to the pot; keep warm.
    3. Add the rice to the broth and simmer until tender, about 15-18 minutes.
    4. In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the lemon juice until frothy. Slowly ladle about 1 cup of hot broth into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper it.
    5. Off the heat, slowly pour the egg-lemon mixture into the pot, stirring constantly. Return the shredded chicken.
    6. Warm gently over low heat, stirring, until slightly thickened — do not let it boil. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Temper the eggs slowly so they don't curdle — whisk constantly as you add the hot broth. Reheat leftover soup very gently over low heat, never boiling, or the egg will scramble.

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    Recipe details

    Prep20 min
    Cook1 hr
    Servings6
    CategoryGreek Kitchen
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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    Hi, I'm Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes. Simple, tested comfort food for real weeknights, written down the way grandma would. Pull up a chair. More about me →

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