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Easy Recipes: Greek Lemon Chicken Soup (Avgolemono)

This Greek Lemon Chicken Soup is light, creamy, and comforting—perfect for quick weeknight dinners or cozy weekend meals.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Soups & Stews
Cuisine: Greek
Keywords: comfort food cravings, dinner recipes, easy recipes, food receipt easy recipes, healthy & quick meals, quick and easy recipes, recipes for dinner
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup uncooked orzo
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil.
  2. Add orzo and cook until tender, about 7-10 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and lemon juice until well combined.
  4. Slowly add 1 cup of the hot broth to the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper.
  5. Reduce the heat and slowly stir the egg-lemon mixture into the pot.
  6. Add the cooked chicken and heat gently—do not boil.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

For a creamier texture, you can blend the soup lightly before adding the chicken. Adjust lemon juice to taste.