Greek Lemony Chicken Avgolemono Soup, 2 WAYS!

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: barley

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while barley is often more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are typically less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while canola oil is often cheaper.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal can be a healthier option for those avoiding eggs.

Welcome to the video and introduction to the dish.

Explain that the dish will be made two ways: with whole eggs and with just yolks.

List the ingredients needed for the first version with rice.

In a stockpot, add the whole chicken, chicken neck and spine, carrots, celery, garlic, onion, salt, turmeric, black peppercorns, and lots of cold water.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours, skimming off any froth that rises to the top.

After cooking, remove the chicken and vegetables, and strain the broth to catch any bits.

Add the shredded chicken back into the strained broth, along with chopped baby carrots and arborio rice.

Bring the broth to a boil and cook the rice for about 15 minutes until tender.

Juice fresh lemons to yield at least half a cup of lemon juice, reserving a couple of tablespoons.

Separate 8 eggs into whites and yolks, beating the whites until frothy, then adding the yolks and mixing well.

Add the lemon juice to the egg mixture, reserving a couple of tablespoons for later.

Once the rice is cooked, temper the egg-lemon mixture by adding hot broth to it slowly while whisking.

Once the egg mixture is warm, add it back into the pot and mix everything together.

Heat the soup through for about 5 minutes, tasting for seasoning and adjusting with more salt or lemon juice as desired.

If a thicker consistency is desired, mix cornstarch with cold water and add it to the pot, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

Transition to the second version of the soup using just yolks and orzo, listing the ingredients needed for this version.

Add shredded chicken to the stock, then diced carrots and bring to a boil.

Add half a cup of orzo pasta once boiling, cooking until tender.

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