Avgolemono Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Recipe from The Mediterranean Dish

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1/2 to 1 cup finely chopped carrots

1/2 to 1 cup finely chopped celery

1/2 to 1 cup finely chopped green onions

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

8 cups low-sodium chicken broth

2 bay leaves

1 cup rice

salt and pepper

2 cooked boneless chicken breast pieces shredded about 6 to 8 ounces

1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 large eggs

In a large heavy pot heat 1 Tbsp olive oil on medium-high. Add the carrots, celery and green onions, toss together to sauté for a minute or two then stir in garlic.

Add the chicken broth and bay leaves then raise the heat to high. Once the liquid has come to a rolling boil, add the rice, salt and pepper. Turn the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender. Now stir in the cooked chicken.

To prepare the egg-lemon sauce, in a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and eggs. While whisking add 2 ladles-full of the broth from the cooking pot (this helps temper the eggs). Once fully combined, add the sauce to the chicken soup and stir. Remove from the heat immediately. 

Garnish with fresh parsley if you like.