AVGOLEMONO SOUP

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Avgolemono is one of those soups that I've made many times, but rarely from scratch. It's usually a 'there's nothing in the house' type of thing and made with a carton of broth. Even in its quick-and-easy form it's a delicious and comforting meal, but when you use a fresh whole chicken, it becomes epic. Garnish with parsley and lemon zest.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes     Chicken and Rice Soup Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (3 pound) whole chicken
2 teaspoons salt, or more to taste
1 onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 bay leaves
¼ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
3 quarts cold water
2 cups finely diced onion
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
⅔ cup arborio rice, or more to taste
2 large eggs
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
½ cup fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place chicken, chopped onion, celery, carrot, bay leaves, and oregano in a large pot. Pour water over the top; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, skimming foam as necessary, until chicken is falling off the bone, 60 to 90 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a bowl to cool, strain all vegetables from simmering broth, discard vegetables, and return broth to the pot. Chop cooked chicken meat.
  • Combine 2 cups diced onion, olive oil, and a pinch of salt in a large skillet. Cook and stir onion mixture over medium heat until onion is soft, sweet, and golden, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir onion mixture into chicken broth in the pot and set over medium-low heat; add Arborio rice and a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is very tender and broth flavors combine, about 45 minutes.
  • Whisk eggs, cayenne pepper, and black pepper together in a bowl; whisk in lemon juice. Slowly pour 1 cup broth mixture into egg mixture, whisking constantly. Add 1 more cup of broth to egg mixture and whisk. Pour egg mixture into broth in the pot, add chopped chicken, and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 161.4 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 36.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 926.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

Neo Bradley
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Shaquana Henry
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This soup was a lot of work and it wasn't worth it.


alan meacham
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup curdled.


Larry Johnson
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup was too salty.


evan cortez
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This soup was a little too tangy for my taste.


Gana Moh
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I'm not sure I did something wrong, but my soup didn't turn out as creamy as I expected.


Munasdeen Mohamed
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I added some extra herbs to this soup and it was amazing.


Fazul Lashari
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This soup is a little bit tangy, but I love that.


Ngawa Sherpa
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I'm not a big fan of lemon, but I really enjoyed this soup.


Rehan Shoukat
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


DORCAS HABEEDAYMEE
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I love that this soup is healthy and delicious.


Deon Rakose
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This soup is the perfect way to use up leftover chicken.


Ya Boy Nico
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit.


Ch Ajmal
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Bayzid islam
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I love the bright lemon flavor in this soup.


Alexander Berglund
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This soup is the perfect comfort food on a cold day.


Jaskaran Gill
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I'm not usually a fan of soups, but this one changed my mind. It's so flavorful and comforting.


Abubakar Yusuf Abba
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This soup was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the tangy lemon flavor.


Rosario Filemon
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I've tried many avgolemono soups, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing.


NOMAN MAYO N7O8M6AN
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This soup was delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


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