Greek Lemon Rice Soup Recipes

GREEK LEMON CHICKEN SOUP AKA AVGOLEMONO

Steps:

• In a large stockpot, bring the chicken stock to a boil. Add the chicken breasts and then lower to a simmer. Simmer until the chicken is just cooked through and the internal temperature registers 160 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes; remove to a bowl. Once cooled, shred the chicken and reserve.
• Add the orzo or rice to the pot with the chicken stock and cook until al dente, 5 to 8 minutes.
• In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites to soft peaks. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and most of the lemon juice, reserving some to add later as needed. Fold the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites. Once combined, ladle in some hot stock to temper the egg mixture, whisking constantly and adding the hot liquid slowly. Very slowly, add the warm whipped egg/lemon mixture into the pot, whisking constantly to prevent any curds or clumps from forming. Continue to cook over medium-low to medium heat, whisking, until the soup thickens, about 10 minutes more.
• Add the shredded chicken and any reserved juices to the soup. Add the lemon zest and season with salt and plenty of freshly cracked black pepper. Taste and add additional lemon juice if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley.

GREEK LEMON CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, lemon juice, carrots, onions, celery, soup base, and white pepper. Bring to a boil on high, then simmer for 20 minutes.
• Blend the butter and the flour together. Then gradually add it to the soup mixture. Simmer for 10 minutes more, stirring frequently.
• Meanwhile, beat the egg yolks until light in color. Gradually add some of the hot soup to the egg yolks, stirring constantly. Return the egg mixture to the soup pot and heat through. Add the rice and chicken. Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with lemon slices.

MY MOM'S GREEK LEMON RICE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a pot over low heat. Pour in rice and stir to coat in butter. Let simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally, until toasted but not burnt, about 10 minutes.
• Pour chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, and bay leaves into rice mixture. Bring to a rapid boil; continue to boil for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

GREEK LEMON SOUP

Steps:

• Pour the broth into a pot and bring it gradually to a full boil.
• Pour in the rice, reduce to a simmer,and cover.
• Cook for about 25 minutes, or until rice is just tender.
• Do not overcook.
• Meanwhile whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice together in a small bowl until well combined.
• When rice is done, remove soup from the heat and ladle 2 cups of hot broth into the egg and lemon mixture.
• Whisk this mixture back into the remaining soup.
• Return the soup to medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until soup is just steaming.
• Do not let it reach a boil.
• Season to taste and serve immediately, or remove from heat, cool to room temperature, cover and refrigerate.
• Correct seasoning just before serving.
• Garnish hot or cold with lemon slices and chopped parsley.

GREEK LEMON-RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat broth to boiling in medium saucepan; stir in rice and garlic.
• Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 25 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low.
• Mix lemon juice and egg; slowly stir mixture into soup.
• Stir in parsley; season to taste with salt and white pepper.
• Pour soup into bowls.

GREEK LEMON SOUP WITH BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Heat dressing in large saucepan on medium heat. Add vegetables; cook 5 to 7 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
• Add water, rice and bouillon; stir. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally.
• Whisk eggs and lemon juice in medium bowl until blended. Ladle 1/2 cup of the hot soup into egg mixture; mix well. Gradually add to remaining soup in saucepan, stirring constantly.
• Add chicken; cook on medium heat 3 to 5 min. or just until heated through, stirring frequently. (Do not let soup come to boil.)

GREEK-STYLE CHICKEN LEMON RICE SOUP AKA AVGOLEMONO

Steps:

• Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a large stockpot over high heat. Add the chicken breasts and then lower to a simmer. Simmer until the chicken is just cooked through and the internal temperature registers 160 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the chicken to a bowl. Once cooled, shred the chicken and reserve.
• Add the rice to the pot with the chicken stock and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
• Whisk the egg whites to soft peaks in a large bowl. Whisk together the egg yolks and most of the lemon juice in a medium bowl, reserving some juice to add later as needed. Fold the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites. Once combined, ladle in some hot stock to temper the egg mixture, stirring constantly and adding the hot liquid slowly. Add the lemon zest and shredded chicken with any reserved juices to the soup and, very slowly, add the warm whipped egg/lemon mixture. Whisk to incorporate the egg mixture and prevent any curds or clumps from forming. Continue to cook over medium-low to medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the soup thickens, about 10 minutes more.
• Season with salt and plenty of freshly cracked black pepper and add the remaining lemon juice if necessary. Add most of the parsley. Garnish individual bowls with the remaining parsley.