Best Greek Lemon Chicken Soup Aka Avgolemono Recipes

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GREEK LEMON CHICKEN SOUP AKA AVGOLEMONO



Greek Lemon Chicken Soup aka Avgolemono image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 quarts low-sodium chicken stock
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup orzo or rice
3 large eggs, separated
1 tablespoon lemon zest plus 1/2 to 1 cup fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, bring the chicken stock to a boil. Add the chicken breasts and then lower to a simmer. Simmer until the chicken is just cooked through and the internal temperature registers 160 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes; remove to a bowl. Once cooled, shred the chicken and reserve.
  • Add the orzo or rice to the pot with the chicken stock and cook until al dente, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites to soft peaks. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and most of the lemon juice, reserving some to add later as needed. Fold the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites. Once combined, ladle in some hot stock to temper the egg mixture, whisking constantly and adding the hot liquid slowly. Very slowly, add the warm whipped egg/lemon mixture into the pot, whisking constantly to prevent any curds or clumps from forming. Continue to cook over medium-low to medium heat, whisking, until the soup thickens, about 10 minutes more.
  • Add the shredded chicken and any reserved juices to the soup. Add the lemon zest and season with salt and plenty of freshly cracked black pepper. Taste and add additional lemon juice if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley.

GREEK-STYLE CHICKEN LEMON RICE SOUP AKA AVGOLEMONO



Greek-Style Chicken Lemon Rice Soup aka Avgolemono image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 quarts low-sodium chicken stock
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup medium-grain white rice
3 large eggs, separated
Zest of 1 lemon plus 1 cup lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a large stockpot over high heat. Add the chicken breasts and then lower to a simmer. Simmer until the chicken is just cooked through and the internal temperature registers 160 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the chicken to a bowl. Once cooled, shred the chicken and reserve.
  • Add the rice to the pot with the chicken stock and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
  • Whisk the egg whites to soft peaks in a large bowl. Whisk together the egg yolks and most of the lemon juice in a medium bowl, reserving some juice to add later as needed. Fold the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites. Once combined, ladle in some hot stock to temper the egg mixture, stirring constantly and adding the hot liquid slowly. Add the lemon zest and shredded chicken with any reserved juices to the soup and, very slowly, add the warm whipped egg/lemon mixture. Whisk to incorporate the egg mixture and prevent any curds or clumps from forming. Continue to cook over medium-low to medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the soup thickens, about 10 minutes more.
  • Season with salt and plenty of freshly cracked black pepper and add the remaining lemon juice if necessary. Add most of the parsley. Garnish individual bowls with the remaining parsley.

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