Authentic Greek Avgolemono Soup Recipe | The Mediterranean Dish

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: barley

Quinoa is a healthier grain alternative, while barley is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor profile with health benefits, while canola is more budget-friendly.

Start by using store-bought rotisserie chicken as a shortcut.

Heat extra virgin olive oil in a pot.

Add chopped carrots, celery, and green onions to the pot and sauté until they start to sweat.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Pour in about 8 cups of broth and bring to a boil.

Add 1 cup of rinsed rice to the boiling broth.

Season with salt and black pepper and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.

Once the rice is cooked, add the rotisserie chicken to the pot.

In a bowl, whisk together 2 eggs and a generous amount of lemon juice.

Temper the egg and lemon mixture by gradually adding hot broth while whisking.

Stir the tempered mixture back into the pot and immediately remove from heat.

Cooking Techniques

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