Avgolemono Soup Recipe – Traditional Greek Egg Soup

Avgolemono Soup Recipe – Traditional Greek Egg Soup

The traditional Greek soup Avgolemono Soup stands out because of its creamy texture and its bright flavor profile. The comforting soup maintains lightness through its combination of chicken broth with eggs and lemon juice and rice. The dish serves as an excellent choice for fast yet satisfying eating while discovering Mediterranean food.

Ingredients

• 500ml of chicken broth
• 2 large eggs
• 50g of lemon juice
• 150g of cooked rice
• 50g of chopped parsley
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

Directions

1. A large pot should contain chicken broth which needs to be heated at medium temperatures until it reaches a gentle boiling point.
2. The eggs and lemon juice need to be whisked together in a bowl until they form a smooth mixture.
3. Add a small amount of hot broth to the egg mixture while continuously whisking until the mixture reaches the desired consistency.
4. The eggs need tempering by adding hot broth to them while whisking to stop them from curdling.
5. The egg mixture should be added to the pot gradually while stirring constantly until it becomes fully incorporated.
6. Add cooked rice to the soup mixture then stir everything together.