Avgolemono Soup
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 10

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Ingredients

- 12 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups basmatti and wild rice or any small pasta such as orzo
- 3 chicken breasts - boneless, skinless
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
- 4 lemon - juiced
- 4 eggs
- salt and pepper to taste 
 
Traditional Greek egg and lemon soup with the addition of grilled chicken.
 
Directions

  • Bring broth to a boil.
  • Stir in rice or pasta and salt.
  • Bring to a second boil, lower
    heat, cover and simmer until the rice or pasta is tender, 20-25 minutes.
  • Turn off the
    heat.
  • Meanwhile, season chicken breasts with lemon pepper.
  • Grill over medium heat until browned

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on both sides and cooked through, approximately 8 minutes on each side.
  • Remove from the grill
    and allow to cool slightly. Cut into bite sized pieces.
  • Add the chicken to the simmering soup
    when the rice is done.
  • Separate eggs. Beat whites until peaks form.
  • Add the yolks to the shites and beat until blended.
  • Add lemon juice to the eggs and stir
    just until combined.
  • Gently spoon two ladles off the soup into the egg mixture to temper the eggs. You don't want
    them to cook.
  • Pour the entire egg mixture back into the soup and stir gently.
  • The soup will be frothy on the top.
  • Serve immediately. Serves will with crusty bread and
    a salad.


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