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Avgolemono Soup (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, patted dry (OR see notes for breasts or rotisserie chicken)
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 2 to 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • pinch-¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons granulated chicken bouillon, cubes or bouillon better than bouillon (see notes)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ tsp EACH dried basil, dried thyme, salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • subheading: ADD LATER:
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain jasmine rice (see notes for brown)
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried)
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