{"id":"5fb4faf3-8a14-4032-8b98-8948ede918b5","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/5fb4faf3-8a14-4032-8b98-8948ede918b5","source_url":"https://skinnyspatula.com/avgolemono-greek-lemon-chicken-soup/","title":"Avgolemono — Greek Lemon Chicken Soup","description":"Avgolemono is a traditional Greek lemon chicken soup that's simply comfort in a bowl! It's a gorgeous, delicious soup made with egg yolks and loads of lemon juice for a warming and satisfying meal.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 servings","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT40M","total_time":"PT50M","image_url":"https://skinnyspatula.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Avgolemono_Greek_Lemon_Chicken_Soup_0-720x720.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 tablespoon olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 medium onion, diced","item":"medium onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"diced"},{"text":"1 medium carrot, diced","item":"medium carrot","quantity":1,"preparation":"diced"},{"text":"2-3 celery stalks, diced","item":"celery stalks","quantity":2,"quantity_max":3,"preparation":"diced"},{"text":"2-3 garlic cloves, finely chopped","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":2,"quantity_max":3,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"2 bay leaves","item":"bay leaves","quantity":2},{"text":"2 chicken breasts (about 12 oz / 350 g total)","item":"chicken breasts","quantity":2,"preparation":"about 12 oz / 350 g total"},{"text":"6 cups (1.5 liter) chicken stock","item":"chicken stock","quantity":6,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":1.5,"unit":"L"}},{"text":"3/4 cup (175 g) orzo","item":"orzo","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":175,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"Juice of 1 lemon","item":"Juice of 1 lemon"},{"text":"2 egg yolks","item":"egg yolks","quantity":2},{"text":"A handful fresh dill","item":"fresh dill","quantity":1,"unit":"handful"},{"text":"Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste","item":"Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven and cook the onion, carrot and celery for 8-10 minutes over medium heat until softened."},{"number":2,"text":"Add the garlic and cook for another minute, then add the bay leaves, chicken and chicken stock."},{"number":3,"text":"Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Take out the chicken breasts and bay leaves. Add the orzo to the pot and continue to cook for 10 minutes."},{"number":5,"text":"Shred the chicken with two forks and add it back to the pot."},{"number":6,"text":"While the orzo is cooking, whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice in a bowl. Take out 1-2 ladles of soup and pour it over the egg-lemon mixture to temper it. Add this mix to the pot and continue to cook for 5 minutes."},{"number":7,"text":"Stir in the fresh dill, adjust the seasoning and serve immediately, with some extra fresh dill on top if you like."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:51:55.186254+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:51:55.186254+00:00"}