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Avgolemono Chicken Soup

Avgolemono Chicken Soup: A Creamy, Lemon-Infused Delight

Enjoy a comforting bowl of Avgolemono Chicken Soup, a creamy, lemon-infused delight perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 6 cups chicken stock homemade stock is best
  • 2 cups torn rotisserie chicken or any pre-cooked chicken
  • 2 lemons zest and juice needed
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 cloves of garlic finely grated
For the Gnocchi Mixture
  • 16 oz gnocchi shelf-stable or fresh
  • 4 egg yolks save the egg whites for another recipe
Optional Garnish
  • fresh dill substitute with basil or parsley if desired

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, combine 6 cups of chicken stock, 2 cups of torn rotisserie chicken, and the grated zest from 2 lemons. Season with salt and pepper, and bring to a vigorous boil.
  2. Once boiling, gently add in the gnocchi, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 3 minutes, or until gnocchi float and become tender.
  3. In a heatproof measuring cup, whisk together the juice of the lemons, 4 egg yolks, and 2 minced cloves of garlic until well combined.
  4. Temper the egg mixture by slowly mixing in 2 cups of hot broth, stirring continuously to stabilize the yolks.
  5. Return the egg mixture to the pot while stirring. Turn off heat and stir to mix thoroughly. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Ladle the creamy soup into bowls and garnish with fresh dill, lemon zest, and a sprinkle of cracked pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Always temper the egg yolks with warm broth to avoid curdling. Fresh ingredients enhance the flavor.

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