Avgolemono Soup 

Avgolemono is a beloved Greek soup, known as both comfort food and natural remedy—often dubbed a healing soup for its soothing warmth and bright, zesty character. The velvety texture comes from the magical combination of beaten eggs and fresh lemon juice (avgolemono) gently tempered into flavorful chicken or bone broth. Add tender pieces of shredded chicken and rice for heartiness, and you've got a nourishing, citrusy, silky bowl that's perfect for cold days, recovery, or simply whenever you need a cozy pick-me-up.

Ingredients (makes around 4 servings)

• Chicken broth and/or bone broth (e.g., 3 cups chicken broth + 2 cups bone broth)
  
  

• Lemon zest (from 1 lemon) and lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
  
  

• Bay leaves (e.g., 1–2 leaves) 

• Salt & black pepper, to taste
  
  

• Eggs (typically 2 whole eggs or 2 yolks + whites/beaten whites)
  
  

• Shredded rotisserie or cooked chicken (optional)
  
  

• Cooked basmati or white rice (e.g., ½ cup cooked rice)
  
  

Directions

1. Combine broths, bay leaves, lemon zest, and seasonings in a pot and bring to a gentle simmer.
   
   

2. (Optional) Stir in shredded chicken and/or cooked rice; simmer until warmed through.
   
   

3. In a bowl, whisk eggs (or yolks) with lemon juice. Slowly temper by gradually whisking in hot broth from the pot to prevent curdling.
   
   

4. Stir the tempered egg–lemon mixture back into the soup over low heat, stirring continuously until slightly thickened. Avoid boiling to keep the soup silky.
   
   

5. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh dill or chives if desired.
   
   

Nutrients (per 1-cup serving estimate)

Here are nutrition estimates based on common avgolemono soup calorie data:

• Calories: ~170 kcal per 1 cup 

• Fat: ~4.8 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: ~82 mg
  
  

• Sodium: ~465 mg
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~15 g
  
  

• Protein: ~16 g