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Greek Avgolemono Soup (Lemon Chicken & Rice Soup)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 309
Craving a warm, satisfying meal that’s both comforting and refreshing? This Greek Avgolemono Soup combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a zesty lemon kick—creating the perfect balance of flavors. Best of all, you can make it in just 30 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 to 2 lemons)
  • 1 ½ cups cooked white rice
  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • Chopped fresh dill for garnish

Instructions 

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

  • Add the onion and celery.
  • Sauté for 3-4 minutes until they soften.

Add chicken broth to the saucepan.

  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a simmer.

Blend the egg mixture:

  • In a blender, combine eggs, lemon juice, and ¼ cup of rice.
  • Blend until smooth (about 20 seconds).
  • While blending, gradually add 2 ladles of hot broth from the pan to temper the eggs.

Combine the egg mixture with the broth:

  • Slowly stir the egg-lemon mixture back into the simmering broth.
  • Add the rice and shredded chicken.
  • Cook for another 5-10 minutes until the soup slightly thickens.
  • Be careful not to let the soup boil to avoid curdling the egg mixture.

Garnish with fresh dill before serving.

    Calories: 309kcal
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: Greek
    Keyword: Greek Avgolemono Soup (Lemon Chicken & Rice Soup)