Sunshine in a Bowl: Creamy Greek Avgolemono Soup - Chef YoYo

Name: Sunshine in a Bowl: Creamy Greek Avgolemono Soup - Chef YoYo
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 8 cups (1.9 liters) chicken broth (low-sodium preferred); 1 cup (200g) long-grain rice, rinsed; 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into 1/2-inch pieces); 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup); 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 cup); 2 ribs celery, diced (about 1 cup); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 3 large eggs, separated (whites and yolks); 1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh lemon juice (from about 3-4 lemons), plus more to taste; Lemon zest from 1 lemon; Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

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This Avgolemono Soup is a hug in a bowl! Creamy, lemony, and oh-so-comforting, it's a Greek classic. My easy recipe is foolproof, even for beginners.

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Ingredients

8 cups (1.9 liters) chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
1 cup (200g) long-grain rice, rinsed
1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
2 ribs celery, diced (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 large eggs, separated (whites and yolks)
1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh lemon juice (from about 3-4 lemons), plus more to taste
Lemon zest from 1 lemon
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish