Greek Avgolemono Chicken Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (3 lb) whole chicken
1/2 cup uncooked white rice
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 egg, beaten
2 lemons, juiced

Directions:

Rinse the chicken and remove any organs that may be inside. Place in a pot large enough for the chicken to move around, but not too much room or the broth will be watery. Add the chicken neck if that is included with your chicken. Fill with enough water to cover by about 1 inch. Cover and bring to a boil. When boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, skimming the fat from the top as it collects.
When the chicken is done, the meat should pull from the bones easily. Transfer the bird to a large bowl and set aside to cool. Add the rice, and season the broth with salt and pepper. Simmer over low heat for 20 more minutes, or until rice is tender.
Whisk the eggs with the lemon juice in a bowl. When the rice is done, turn off the heat. Whisk one ladle full of hot broth into the eggs slowly so the eggs do not curdle. Gradually whisk in more broth until the egg mixture is heated. Then pour the egg mixture back into the pot, whisking briskly. The result should be a creamy, cloudy looking soup. You may season with additional salt, pepper or lemon juice at this point.
You may add pieces of chicken to the soup before serving or serve soup with salted chicken on the side.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	256.56 Kcal (1074 kJ)
Calories from fat	123.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.7g	21%
Cholesterol	149.87mg	50%
Sodium	84.7mg	4%
Potassium	213.87mg	5%
Total Carbs	14.8g	5%
Sugars	0.58g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.74g	3%
Protein	17.8g	36%
Vitamin C	12.5mg	21%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	27.1mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	192.66 Kcal (807 kJ)
Calories from fat	92.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.29g	21%
Cholesterol	112.54mg	50%
Sodium	63.6mg	4%
Potassium	160.6mg	5%
Total Carbs	11.11g	5%
Sugars	0.44g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.56g	3%
Protein	13.36g	36%
Vitamin C	9.4mg	21%
Iron	1.5mg	11%
Calcium	20.4mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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