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Hearty Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

A bright and comforting bowl of chicken and rice soup finished with a silky lemon and egg sauce.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Greek· July 17, 2026
Hearty Greek Lemon Chicken Soup
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
20 minutes
Total
30 minutes
Serves
4

This Greek lemon soup, known as avgolemono, is one of my favorite comfort foods. It is famous for its creamy texture that comes from a special technique of whisking eggs and lemon together rather than adding any actual dairy. It is light yet filling enough to serve as a complete meal on a chilly day.

My top tip for this recipe is to temper the egg mixture carefully. Pouring a little of the hot broth into the eggs slowly keeps them from scrambling, which ensures your soup stays smooth and velvety instead of chunky. You will love how the fresh lemon juice brings all the simple ingredients to life.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot over medium high heat.

  2. 2

    Add the rice, turn the heat down to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender.

  3. 3

    Stir in the shredded cooked chicken and keep the soup warm on low heat.

  4. 4

    In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and lemon juice together until the mixture is light and frothy.

  5. 5

    Slowly ladle about one cup of the hot broth into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.

  6. 6

    Pour the egg mixture back into the soup pot while stirring gently.

  7. 7

    Continue to cook the soup over low heat for another minute or two until it thickens slightly, making sure not to let it boil.

  8. 8

    Season with salt and pepper to your preference and serve immediately with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

💡 Tips

Serve this soup with a side of crusty bread to soak up the broth. If you have leftovers, store the soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days, but keep in mind that the rice will continue to soak up liquid as it sits.

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