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Greek Avgolemono Chicken Soup on a plate
Melissa Hart

Greek Avgolemono Chicken Soup

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 7 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
  • 3/4 tsp fine salt
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Gently simmer chicken and broth in large pot 18 to 22 minutes until chicken 165°F. Transfer chicken to plate.
  2. Add rice, salt, and white pepper; simmer 15 to 18 minutes until tender. Meanwhile, shred chicken.
  3. Whisk eggs and lemon juice smooth in heatproof bowl. Slowly whisk in 2 cups hot broth, adding first cup a few tablespoons at a time to gradually warm eggs.
  4. Lower heat; add tempered eggs and chicken. Stir gently 2 to 4 minutes until silky and 160 to 165°F; do not boil.
  5. Immediately remove from heat; serve while broth smooth and pale.