Avgolemono Soup | Duryee.net

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, patted dry (OR see notes for breasts or rotisserie chicken)
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 stalks celery, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2-3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• pinch-¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons granulated chicken bouillon, cubes or bouillon better than bouillon (see notes)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp EACH dried basil, dried thyme, salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth