Easy Avgolemono Soup: A Light Yet Comforting Classic Recipe
A comforting and flavorful Avgolemono soup that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
- Add the orzo and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and lemon juice.
- Temper the egg mixture by slowly adding a ladle of hot broth, whisking constantly.
- Gradually whisk the tempered egg mixture back into the pot.
- Stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, you can add a splash of cream before serving.
- Make sure to whisk the egg mixture slowly with hot broth to prevent curdling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Easy Avgolemono Soup, soup, avgolemono, comfort food