Avgolemono: The Ultimate Lemon Chicken Soup for Wellness
Flu and cold season beware- this super healthy and warming rich lemony soup will fight off any incoming sniffles. Loaded with juicy chicken, filling rice, and loads of lemony flavor, the Greeks sure knew what they were doing when they invented this glorious Lemon-infused Chicken Soup, also known as Avgolemono. Thickened with egg and Arborio rice and finished off with a healthy dose of spinach and Italian parsley, this simple soup with fresh flavors makes a great lunch or light dinner.
Avgolemono, or Greek Lemon and Rice Chicken Soup
This nutritious lemon-infused chicken soup, known as Avgolemono, is perfect for combating colds. Packed with chicken, rice, spinach, and Italian parsley, it offers rich flavors and warmth. Thickened with egg and Arborio rice, this soup is an ideal choice for a healthy lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Method
- In a large stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent. Add the rice and cook 1-2 minutes. Add the broth and bring soup to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the rice is tender. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- In a liquid measuring cup with a spout, whisk together the eggs, lemon zest and juice, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Add a ladleful of warm broth into the egg mixture and whisk to temper the eggs. Add 2-3 more ladles of warm broth and whisk the egg mixture.
- Meanwhile, add the diced chicken, spinach and parsley to the stockpot and cook until spinach has wilted. Add the egg mixture into the stockpot and stir to combine. Remove pot from the heat and test for seasoning. Serve immediately, with freshly grated Parmesan. Leftovers reheat well. Enjoy!
Winter comfort food.
Thanks Dorothy, it sure is a warm bowl of comfort food!