Kotosoupa Avgolemeno - Chicken Egg-Lemon Soup Recipe

Name: Kotosoupa Avgolemeno - Chicken Egg-Lemon Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs chicken (any variation); 2 stalks celery & leaves; 2 medium carrots; 3 whole green onions; ½ cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 quarts water; 34-1 cup long grain rice; 2 large eggs (separated); 1 cup boiling broth (homemade or otherwise) or 1 cup stock (homemade or otherwise); 1 -4 lemon, juice of; salt

Servings: persons

3 -4 lbs chicken (any variation)
2 stalks celery & leaves
2 medium carrots
3 whole green onions
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 quarts water
34-1 cup long grain rice
2 large eggs (separated)
1 cup boiling broth (homemade or otherwise) or 1 cup stock (homemade or otherwise)
1 -4 lemon, juice of
salt

1
Cover chicken, vegetables, and parsley with water; bring to a boil.
2
Skim off scum if any accumulates.
3
Reduce heat and cook partially covered 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until chicken is tender.
4
Remove chicken from broth; set aside to cool and cut into bite sized pieces when cool enough to touch.
5
Strain broth into a small pot, discarding vegetables.
6
Return broth to the stove.
7
Add the rice.
8
Bring broth and rice to a boil.
9
Meanwhile, beat egg whites with a dash of salt until thick but not dry.
10
Add yolks one at a time until well blended.
11
Slowly beat in lemon juice and hot broth separate from the broth you just prepared.
12
Put in a sauce pan over low heat and stir regularly until it is the texture of gravy.
13
DO NOT let sauce boil as it will curdle.
14
Once the rice and broth boiled, reduce heat and cook covered until rice is tender (about 15-20 minutes).
15
Return chicken to pot.
16
Blend hot soup with avgolemono sauce.
17
Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.

3331

kcal

Calories

Fat

689

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 lbs chicken (any variation), 2 stalks celery & leaves, 2 medium carrots, 3 whole green onions, and more.

Yes, Kotosoupa Avgolemeno - Chicken Egg-Lemon 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.

Kotosoupa Avgolemeno - Chicken Egg-Lemon Soup

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