Velvety Greek Avgolemono | Lemon Chicken Soup

Velvety Greek Avgolemono | Lemon Chicken Soup

chefmelt.com

Whip up this soothing Greek-style soup made with succulent chicken, fluffy rice, and a creamy, tangy egg-lemon base. A heartwarming take on classic avgolemono.

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Cooking tools:

  • Microplane
  • Stove
  • Pot
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Ladle
  • Fork
  • Slotted spoon
  • Tongs
  • Colander
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Spoon
  • Airtight container
  • Refrigerator
  • Serving bowl
  • Kettle

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ pounds chicken thighs, bone-in, no skin.
  • Half a white onion, chopped super fine.
  • Two big garlic cloves, minced up nicely.
  • One small stalk celery, diced tiny.
  • Medium carrot, also chopped finely.
  • ¾ tsp cinnamon powder.
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder.
  • A couple bay leaves.
  • 3 ¼ cups of chicken broth.
  • Four cups of hot water, used at different steps.
  • Half a cup of short-grain white rice, rinsed.
  • About 3 ½ oz. of kale, shredded and stems taken out.
  • Three jumbo eggs.
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated finely.
  • 6 tbsp fresh lemon juice.
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill.
  • Some extra virgin olive oil for finishing.

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