Amazing Avgolemono Soup | My Favorite Soup Ever

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.

Peel and quarter 1 onion and add it to a big pot.

Chop 3 carrots and add them to the pot.

Chop 2 stalks of celery and add them to the pot.

Smash and peel 8 cloves of garlic and add them to the pot.

Add 1 large whole chicken to the pot.

Add 1 bay leaf and 10 peppercorns to the pot.

Add 2 teaspoons of salt and some oregano to the pot.

Pour in 4 quarts (16 cups) of water and bring to a boil over medium high heat.

Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 45 minutes, skimming off any foam that forms.

After cooking, remove the chicken and strain the stock into a bowl.

Break down the chicken, removing the meat and chopping it into small pieces.

Return the stock to the pot and add 1 cup of white long-grained rice, cooking for about 20 minutes.

Separate 4 large eggs, whipping the egg whites until firm peaks form and mixing the yolks in a separate bowl.

Once the rice is tender, add the chicken back into the pot.

Fold the whipped egg whites into the soup, then add the yolks while stirring constantly.

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