Avgolemono Greek Lemon Chicken Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 tablespoon olive oil.
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1 medium onion, diced.
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1 medium carrot, diced.
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2-3 celery stalks, diced.
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2-3 garlic cloves, finely chopped.
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2 bay leaves.
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2 chicken breasts (350g total).
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6 cups (1.5L) chicken stock.
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¾ cup (175g) orzo.
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Juice of 1 lemon.
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2 egg yolks.
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Fresh dill.
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Salt and black pepper to taste.
# Instructions:
01 -
Sauté onion, carrot, and celery in olive oil for 8-10 minutes until soft.
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Add garlic, bay leaves, chicken and stock. Boil then simmer covered 15 minutes.
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Remove chicken, add orzo and cook 10 minutes. Meanwhile shred chicken.
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Whisk egg yolks and lemon juice, temper with hot soup, then add back to pot.
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Cook 5 more minutes, add dill, season with salt and pepper.
# Notes:
01 -
Can use rice instead of orzo.
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Vegetarian version possible.
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Add extra egg yolk for more creaminess.