Jun 09 2026
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Avgolemono Soup Recipe

Inspired by The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill - Aurora, CO
Time1h
Serves4

Chicken - Lemon Juice - Rice - Pita Bread (2)

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Broth Ingredients

Method

Preparation of the Broth

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    In a large pot, add the water, chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced carrot, and chopped celery. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Simmer the Broth

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

  3. 3

    Shred the Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

  4. 4

    Strain the Broth

    Strain the broth to remove the vegetables and return the liquid to the pot. Discard the solids.

Making the Soup

  1. 5

    Cook the Rice

    Add the rice to the strained broth and bring it to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender.

  2. 6

    Add the Chicken

    Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Stir well to combine.

  3. 7

    Add Lemon Juice

    In a bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and a few tablespoons of the hot broth. Gradually whisk this mixture back into the pot to prevent curdling.

  4. 8

    Season the Soup

    Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped dill or parsley.

Serving

  1. 9

    Serve the Soup

    Ladle the avgolemono soup into bowls and serve with warm pita bread on the side.

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