Classic Avgolemono Soup with Orzo
Classic Avgolemono Soup with Orzo
Classic DishAvgolemono Soup
Prep: 15 min • Cook: 20 min. Traditional lemon-egg soup simmered with tender chicken and comforting orzo, finished with a silky, citrusy avgolemono emulsion for a bright, creamy Greek-style bowl.
- Preparation time
- 15 min
- Cooking time
- 20 min
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 6
Instructions
Prepare
- 1Whisk eggs and lemon juice together in a medium bowl until smooth and slightly frothy; set aside.
- 2If not already cooked, poach or roast chicken and shred into bite-sized pieces.
- 3Measure out orzo and have vegetables chopped and ready.
Cook
- 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; add onion, carrot, and celery and cook until softened, about 4–5 minutes.
- 2Add chicken broth and bay leaf, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- 3Stir in orzo and simmer until al dente, about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 4Remove and discard the bay leaf, then season the broth with salt and pepper, tasting and adjusting as needed.
Finish
- 1Temper the egg-lemon mixture by slowly ladling about 1 cup of hot broth into the eggs while whisking constantly to avoid curdling.
- 2Return the tempered mixture to the pot off the heat and stir gently until the soup thickens slightly and becomes silky; do not boil after adding the eggs.
- 3Stir in the shredded chicken to warm through for 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- 4Ladle into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition Information
- Calories
- 321 kcal
- Protein
- 20 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Carbs
- 35 g
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 321 kcal |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
Tips
- Bring eggs to room temperature before mixing to help prevent the sauce from seizing when tempered.
- Temper slowly and stir constantly; never return the pot to a rolling boil after adding the egg-lemon emulsion.
- Serve immediately in warm bowls to keep the soup silky; reheat gently without boiling if needed.
