Avgolemono Soup

A traditional Greek chicken soup thickened with egg and lemon, served with a poached egg and orzo pasta.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 456.1 kcals 1824.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 26.6 grams 106.3 grams
Fat 25.7 grams 102.6 grams
Protein 29.6 grams 118.4 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
8
piece
Egg
free-range
30
g
Fruits
45
ml
Lemon Juice
equivalent to 3 tbsp
GrainsCereals
100
g
Liquids
1.5
l
Chicken Stock
use result of stock preparation
Meat
1.5
kg
Chicken Bones
from a chicken, or 450g wings/drumsticks, or leftover roasted bones
170
g
NutsSeeds
2
piece
2
sprig
1
tsp
1
bunch
Parsley
small handful chopped
1
pinch
Vegetables
1
piece
Carrot
roughly chopped
2
sticks
Celery
roughly chopped
2
piece
Leek
washed and sliced

Steps

  • Simmer chicken bones, vegetables, and herbs in 2.25 litres of water for 2 hours, skimming surface occasionally.
  • Strain the stock through a sieve and simmer further to concentrate flavor if needed.
  • Poach four eggs in simmering water for 3-4 minutes then cool in cold water.
  • Heat 1.5 litres of stock with salt and poach the chicken breast for 20 minutes.
  • Remove chicken to cool and boil the stock to cook the orzo for 8 minutes.
  • Slice the cooled chicken breast into thin strips.
  • Whisk remaining four eggs with lemon juice and temper with half the hot stock while whisking.
  • Return mixture to the pan and stir until thickened reaching 70–80°C without boiling.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in butter and chopped parsley.
  • Ladle soup into bowls, add chicken strips, a reheated poached egg, and a pinch of cayenne.