Soupa Avgolemono Egg Lemon Soup

Transport your taste buds to the heart of Greece with Soupa Avgolemono, a comforting and velvety egg-lemon soup that’s as simple to make as it is delicious. This traditional Greek recipe combines a rich chicken broth base with tender Arborio rice or white rice, creating a hearty foundation. Whisked eggs and tangy lemon juice are skillfully tempered to add a creamy, luscious texture without using cream, while optional additions like shredded chicken elevate it to a satisfying main course. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a handful of pantry staples, this one-pot wonder is perfect for busy weeknights or a soul-warming weekend meal. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, Soupa Avgolemono is the ultimate expression of comfort food, blending vibrant citrus flavors and soothing warmth in every spoonful.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 0.5 cup Arborio rice or white rice
• 3 large Eggs
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 cup Cooked chicken (optional, shredded or cubed)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Once boiling, add the rice to the pot. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender.

Step 3

While the rice is cooking, crack the eggs into a medium bowl and whisk them vigorously until frothy.

Step 4

Slowly whisk the lemon juice into the eggs until fully incorporated. Set aside.

Step 5

Once the rice is fully cooked, lower the heat to the lowest setting to prevent boiling. Ladle 1 cup of hot broth from the pot slowly into the egg-lemon mixture while whisking constantly. This step, called tempering, prevents the eggs from curdling.

Step 6

After tempering, slowly pour the egg-lemon mixture back into the pot with the broth and rice, stirring gently to combine. The soup will thicken slightly and develop a creamy texture.

Step 7

If using cooked chicken, stir it into the soup now and allow it to warm through for 1-2 minutes.

Step 8

Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Serve the soup immediately in bowls, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1993.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	872.3

Total Fat 23.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 770.5mg	0%
Sodium 6086.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 38.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g	0%
Total Sugars 4.9g
Protein 118.6g	0%

Vitamin D 135.5IU	0%
Calcium 256.8mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 2171.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.2%

Protein: 56.4%

Carbs: 18.4%