Greek Avgolemono Soup Recipe

Name: Greek Avgolemono Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbs. olive oil; 2 medium leeks, white parts finely chopped (4 cups); 1 small onion, finely chopped (1 cup); 2 small carrots, peeled and diced ( 3/4 cup); 6 cups no-chicken broth; 1/2 cup orzo pasta; 2 large eggs; 3 Tbs. lemon juice; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 Tbs. chopped fresh mint; 1 Tbs. chopped fresh oregano; Lemon wedges, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 Tbs. olive oil
2 medium leeks, white parts finely chopped (4 cups)
1 small onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
2 small carrots, peeled and diced ( 3/4 cup)
6 cups no-chicken broth
1/2 cup orzo pasta
2 large eggs
3 Tbs. lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbs. chopped fresh mint
1 Tbs. chopped fresh oregano
Lemon wedges, for garnish

1
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add leeks, onion, carrots, and pinch of salt; cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes, or until vegetables are softened, stirring often.
3
Stir in broth.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 10 minutes.
6
Add orzo, and cook 11 minutes more, or until orzo is tender.
7
Remove from heat.
8
Whisk together eggs and lemon juice in bowl.
9
Add 3 ladles soup broth to egg mixture, whisking constantly.
10
Whisk egg mixture back into soup, and cook over low heat 2 to 3 minutes, or until soup is thickened, but without letting it come to a boil.
11
Serve sprinkled with parsley, mint, and oregano, and garnished with lemon wedges.

1331

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

126

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbs. olive oil, 2 medium leeks, white parts finely chopped (4 cups), 1 small onion, finely chopped (1 cup), 2 small carrots, peeled and diced ( 3/4 cup), and more.

Yes, Greek Avgolemono Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek Avgolemono Soup

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