Avgelemano (Lemon Chicken Noodle Soup)


Added by jordan

Ingredients:

  • 2 c - chicken (whaveter cut you want)
  • 6 c - broth/stock (chicken)
  • 2 - carrots (split)
  • 1 - leek (split)
    • the leek and carrot will be removed, so don't cut too small
  • ½ c - fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 - bay leaves
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1 - onion (diced)
  • 1½ c - orzo

Steps:

  1. Sauté onion in olive oil until softened
  2. Add chicken & broth
  3. Add bay leaves, carrots, and leak. Simmer for 1 hour.
  4. Add orzo, cook to box instructions minus 3 minutes.
  5. Whisk eggs in bowl. Slowly add some of the broth to the bowl so as to not scramble the eggs. Add mixture to pot.
  6. Add lemon juice (and zest is best)
  7. Salt & pepper to taste

Alternate Method:

Simmer the chicken in water and then sauté the onion & add to pot. Also add carrots, leek, bay leaves & simmer another hour. Follow remaining steps above.