By JCG Nutrition

Chicken Avgolemono Soup

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If you're looking for a traditional, high-protein comfort meal, this chicken avgolemono soup is the perfect choice. Warm, nourishing, and full of flavor, it’s a balanced dish packed with protein.

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Chicken Avgolemono Soup
Difficulty Intermediate
Prep time 15 min
Cook time 75 min
Total time 90 min
Servings 6

Nutrition

per serving
Calories 407 kcal
Protein 43.0 g
Carbs 31.0 g
Fat 8.0 g
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Directions

  1. 1. Add the chicken, water and salt to a pot over high heat.
  2. 2. Once it comes to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour.
  3. 3. Remove 1 cup of broth and set aside to cool slightly.
  4. 4. Remove the chicken, shred it, and make sure no residues remain in the pot.
  5. 5. Add the rice and cook for 12–15 minutes.
  6. 6. Separate the egg whites from the yolks and beat the whites using a hand mixer.
  7. 7. Add the yolks and continue mixing.
  8. 8. Add the lemon juice and mix.
  9. 9. Slowly add the reserved broth while mixing continuously.
  10. 10. Once the rice is cooked, remove the pot from heat.
  11. 11. Gradually add the avgolemono mixture into the pot, stirring constantly until fully incorporated.
  12. 12. Serve with the chicken and black pepper.

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