Description
This Avgolemono Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that is Whole30, Keto, and Grain-Free. With a rich chicken broth base, tender chicken, and a lemony egg mixture, this soup is both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion (finely chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (finely chopped)
- 2 medium carrots (finely chopped)
- 8 cups chicken bone broth
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground pepper
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 cups frozen cauliflower rice (about 5 oz.)
- fresh dill or parsley (chopped, to taste)
- fresh lemon zest (to taste)
For the Egg Mixture:
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ – ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (from 2–3 lemons)
Instructions
- Saute Vegetables: Heat a dutch oven or large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrots. Saute until onions are translucent and carrots and celery soften.
- Simmer Broth: Pour in the chicken broth, season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Add the bay leaf and bring to a simmer. Add chicken breasts and simmer until cooked through. Shred chicken.
- Temper Eggs: Whisk eggs and lemon juice. Slowly add hot broth to temper the eggs.
- Finish Soup: Return shredded chicken and cauliflower rice to the pot. Simmer until rice is warmed. Stir in tempered egg mixture. Adjust seasoning. Remove bay leaf.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley or dill and lemon zest.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of lemon juice and seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
- For a thicker soup, add more cauliflower rice.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Avgolemono Soup, Greek Lemon Chicken Soup, Keto Soup Recipe
