{"id":"recipe_41d1f7440b","slug":"avgolemono-greek-lemon-egg-soup","title":"Avgolemono (Greek Lemon-Egg Soup)","description":"A silky, creamy, and bright Mediterranean classic. This comforting soup uses a traditional egg-lemon emulsion to create a rich texture without any dairy, perfectly balancing savory chicken broth with zesty citrus.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":30,"totalMinutes":45,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1.5 liters chicken broth","name":"Chicken Broth","quantity":1.5,"unit":"l","usQuantity":1.6,"usUnit":"quart","form":"liquid","notes":"low sodium preferred","group":"Soup Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"100g orzo pasta","name":"Pasta","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"dry","notes":"can substitute with arborio rice","group":"Soup Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 cups cooked chicken, shredded","name":"Chicken","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":8.8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"shredded","notes":"cooked","group":"Protein","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"3 large eggs","name":"Egg","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"room temperature","notes":"large","group":"Avgolemono Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 lemons, juiced","name":"Lemon","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"juiced","notes":"freshly squeezed","group":"Avgolemono Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"Salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"Black pepper to taste","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"ground","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat.","group":"Cooking the Base","title":"Bring the chicken broth","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking the Base"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the orzo (or rice) to the boiling broth. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the pasta is al dente, usually about 10-12 minutes.","group":"Cooking the Base","title":"Add the orzo to the boiling broth","timerMinutes":12,"sourceTitle":"Cooking the Base"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Stir in the shredded chicken and season with salt and pepper. Keep the soup at a very low simmer.","group":"Cooking the Base","title":"Stir in the shredded chicken","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking the Base"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy, then slowly whisk in the lemon juice until well combined.","group":"Preparing the Sauce","title":"Whisk the eggs until frothy","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparing the Sauce"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"To temper the eggs, very slowly ladle about 2 cups of the hot broth into the egg-lemon mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.","group":"Emulsifying","title":"To temper the eggs, very slowly ladle about 2 cups of the hot broth","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Emulsifying"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Gradually pour the tempered egg mixture back into the main pot, stirring constantly. Cook on low heat for another 2-3 minutes until the soup thickens slightly. Do not let it boil or the eggs will curdle.","group":"Finishing","title":"Gradually pour the tempered egg mixture back","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"The secret to a perfect Avgolemono is the tempering process. Adding the hot broth slowly to the egg-lemon mixture prevents the eggs from curdling, ensuring a smooth, velvet-like consistency. Traditionally made with orzo, but arborio rice is a great gluten-free alternative.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Greek"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["Large pot","Whisk","Mixing bowl","Ladle"],"diet":["mediterranean","high_protein"],"allergens":["eggs","wheat","gluten"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"serving","note":"Approximately 500ml per serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Avgolemono is best eaten fresh as the rice/pasta absorbs liquid over time. If making ahead, store the broth and pasta/chicken separately and prepare the egg-lemon sauce just before serving."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. The soup will thicken as it cools.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat very gently on low power or low heat on the stove. Do not boil when reheating as it will break the egg emulsion."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_41d1f7440b%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=5b867420-205a-43c6-a3bf-713b9092bc20","imageAlt":"Avgolemono (Greek Lemon-Egg Soup) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["greek","lemon","soup","creamy","healthy","comfort food"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Avgolemono (Greek Lemon-Egg Soup)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T02:21:24.303Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T02:21:24.303Z","related":[{"id":"tarhana_corbas_81bc64623a","slug":"tarhana-soup-tarhana-corbas","title":"Tarhana Soup (Tarhana Çorbası)","description":"A traditional, nutrient-dense Turkish soup made from fermented and dried tarhana powder, simmered with garlic, tomato paste, and aromatic dried mint.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","high_protein","mediterranean"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Ftarhana_corbas_81bc64623a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b0ff29b3-56e3-4901-a7f1-2e1ed2d57f6c","imageAlt":"Tarhana Soup (Tarhana Çorbası) — recipe cover","tags":["soup","turkish","fermented","probiotic","mediterranean","healthy","comfort food"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":9,"stepCount":7},{"id":"recipe_164c4cf980","slug":"trahanas-soup-trachanosoupa","title":"Trahanas Soup (Trachanósoupa)","description":"A comforting, traditional Greek soup made with trahanas, a unique fermented grain product. 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