Leftovers Avgolemono Soup Recipe

Name: Leftovers Avgolemono Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded; 1 ½ cups long grain white rice, cooked (or brown rice); 1 cup broccoli floret, cooked, finely chopped; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 large lemon, zest of; 1 piece cinnamon sticks (3-inch) or ¼ teaspoon saffron thread; 1 fresh bay leaf; 2 large eggs; 2 large egg yolks; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons flat-leaf Italian parsley, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 ½ cups long grain white rice, cooked (or brown rice)
1 cup broccoli floret, cooked, finely chopped
4 cups chicken stock
1 large lemon, zest of
1 piece cinnamon sticks (3-inch) or ¼ teaspoon saffron thread
1 fresh bay leaf
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons flat-leaf Italian parsley, coarsely chopped

1
Zest the lemon by removing the zest in big pieces using a vegetable peeler.
2
In a large stock pot, bring the chicken stock, zest, cinnamon stick (or saffron threads) and bay leaf to a boil over medium-high heat.
3
Cover pot and boil 5 minutes.
4
Remove zest, cinnamon stick and bay leaf with slotted spoon.
5
In small bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, fresh lemon juice and cayenne.
6
Remove stock pot from heat.
7
Slowly add 1/2 cup of the chicken stock to the egg mixture, whisking constantly so that eggs do not curdle.
8
Continue whisking, slowly pour the egg mixture back in with the remaining chicken stock.
9
Cook; stirring constantly over low heat until thickened slightly, approximately 5 minutes (BE CARE NOT TO BURN!
10
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11
Finally fold in the shredded chicken, rice and broccoli; stirring constantly until mixture is heated through.
12
Add salt and pepper to taste.
13
Serve in soup bowls with parsley garnish.

1081

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

133

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded, 1 ½ cups long grain white rice, cooked (or brown rice), 1 cup broccoli floret, cooked, finely chopped, 4 cups chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Leftovers 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Leftovers Avgolemono Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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