Healthier Greek Lemon Chicken Soup “Avgolemono”
The best way to enjoy chicken soup is the Greek way! This recipe comes together in under 1 hour and is lower in fat.
Healthier Greek Lemon Chicken Soup "Avgolemono"
Avgolemono is a delicious chicken soup for the soul. They say this is like penicillin in soup form and will cure all your troubles! I can't vouch for that but I can say it's food for your soul. In my opinion, this should be the only way to make chicken soup. The texture and flavor is absolutely delicious.It's so easy to make and so hearty and delicious. Comes together in under 1 hour. Save this for a sick or rainy day!
Ingredients
- 1 Onion, diced
- 2 Carrots, diced
- 2 Celery stalks, diced
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 2 Chicken Breasts
- 6-8 cups Chicken Broth 8 cups if you want it more brothy. 6 cups if you want it chunky.
- 2 tbsp Chicken Bouillon
- Salt to taste I used about 1 tsp because the bouillon also has salt
- 1 cup Orzo or any small pasta
- 2 Lemons, juiced
- 1 Egg You can use 2 if you want a thicker consistency but I found 1 to be plenty and keeps the fat down
- 1 tsp Turmeric optional
Instructions
- Heat up about 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large pot and add your onion, celery and carrot. Cook over medium heat until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
- Add your minced garlic and cook for another 2 minutes
- Add your chicken breats, 2 bay leaves, chicken stock, salt and bouillon
- Mix together and bring to a boil on high heat. Once its boiling, reduce heat down to medium low and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes
- Using tongs, remove your chicken breasts. Add your orzo to the pot and let it simmer for 10 minutes. In the meantime, shred your chicken with two forks.
- Once you're doing shredding your chicken, add it back to pot.
- Using a small bowl, add your lemon juice and egg and whisk together. Get 1 cup of soup from the pot out . Add a tiny splash of water to cool the temperature down a little bit.
- Slowly add your cup of soup to the egg and lemon mixture being sure to whisk the entire time. Add this mixture to the pot of soup. Turn off the heat and serve immediately. If you leave heat on, the egg might start to cook!