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Classic Greek Avgolemono Chicken Soup with Orzo

Classic Greek Avgolemono Chicken Soup with Orzo

This silky, lemony Greek chicken soup features tender shredded chicken and orzo pasta in a velvety egg-lemon broth. A comforting yet light spring soup that's both nourishing and bursting with bright citrus flavor.

AI SCORE
82
/100

Classic Greek Avgolemono Chicken Soup with Orzo

This silky, lemony Greek chicken soup features tender shredded chicken and orzo pasta in a velvety egg-lemon broth. A comforting yet light spring soup that's both nourishing and bursting with bright citrus flavor.

AI SCORE
82
/100
GreekDinnerGluten-Free AdaptableDairy-Free
⏱️
70 min
Time
👥
6 people
Servings
🔥
295 kcal
Calories
📊
Medium
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 700g bone-in chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 litres chicken stock
  • 150g orzo pasta
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 large lemons, juiced (about 120ml)
  • 1 medium onion, quartered
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1

Place chicken pieces in a large pot with chicken stock, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, and oregano. Bring to a boil over high heat.

2

Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75°C when checked with a meat thermometer.

3

Remove chicken from the pot and set aside to cool slightly. Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve, discarding the vegetables and bay leaves. Return broth to the pot.

4

Bring the strained broth back to a gentle boil, add the orzo pasta, and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender.

5

While orzo cooks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces, discarding skin and bones.

6

In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and lemon juice until well combined and slightly frothy.

7

Reduce soup heat to low. Slowly ladle about 500ml of hot broth into the egg-lemon mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs and prevent curdling.

8

Gradually pour the tempered egg mixture back into the pot while stirring continuously. Add the shredded chicken.

9

Cook on low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently, until soup is slightly thickened. Do not boil or the eggs will curdle.

10

Remove from heat, stir in fresh dill and parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges if desired.

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