My family came down with our first really bad cold of the season. It started with my daughter when we were out of town, and by the time we got back home, we were all sick. Don’t you just hate colds? It reminded me that I need some really good soup, and there is no better soup for me, than Avgolemono. It is a Greek soup with chicken broth, rice, lemon, and topped with a lemony egg foam. My mom used to make it for us growing up, and it was sheer comfort in a bowl. Imagine a layer of egg foam, with a warm soup underneath, made of lemon, rice, and egg-thickened chicken broth. There is honestly nothing like it. I first shared it two years ago, and decided this is the perfect time to share it again. I hope you give it a try, the next time you are looking for a comforting and healthy soup!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 3 eggs
- 2 1/2 tsp. lemon juice (a little more than the juice of 1/2 lemon)
- 3/4 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Add the rice to 4 cups of chicken broth, and let it come to a boil. Add the salt, and keep covered and let the rice cook on low for about 25 minutes. When it is getting close, bring the last cup of chicken broth to a boil separately.
- Meanwhile, beat the eggs with the lemon juice (I don't like mine super lemony, so adjust the lemon to your taste once you make it the first time). An electric mixer will give you the best results. Beat the eggs and lemon juice until you get soft peaks. With a hand mixer, this will take at least 10 minutes.
- Once the rice is ready, temper the eggs, by slowly whisking or beating the 1 cup of broth into the eggs.
- Add the egg mixture to the rice, by stirring constantly, but gently.
- Immediately remove the soup from the heat. Serve with chicken and a nice crusty bread. Enjoy!
- Note: It should have a nice thick layer of egg foam on top. That will dissipate and leftovers will not have the foam, however the soup will get thicker and creamier after being in the fridge.
I am excited to bring my soup to Fiesta Friday #194! Your co-hosts this week are Petra @ Food Eat Love and Vanitha @ Curry and Vanilla.
Hope everyone is on the mend!
Thanks Cheryl, we are getting there. It seems to be lingering more with me, unfortunately. Looking forward to getting better! Have a fantastic day!
DO take care Koukla! x
Thank you my friend!
Most welcome Antonia!
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Ohhh, your soup sounds heavenly. I’m ill right now so I could really go for a bowl of that homemade goodness, ☺
Thanks Paula, I hope you feel better soon! I wish I could send you some. 😀 I hope you have a nice weekend!
Very unique kind of soup. I should try it!
It really is, I hope you get a chance to try it. 😀 Have a great rest of your day Liz!
Ugh! I’m sorry you’re all sick with colds. I hope the soup helps you get on the mend and well soon!
I’ve never tried this soup. It sounds very interesting. I love soup so I’d give it try. I think I’d like to try it in a restaurant before making it though.
Thanks Deborah, I’ll be glad when it’s over! The soup is definitely helping.:D It really is interesting and so tasty. Ha ha, that is a good way to try it. 😉 I hope you are having a nice week!
There’s a Greek place I frequent when over the hill. I wonder if they have this soup? I’ll keep it mind when over there and have a hankerin for Greek food. It might be the perfect starter. 🙂
I hope so, and I hope you like it! A lot of Greek places I’ve been to have it. Let me know how you like it. Have a great weekend!
Thank you Antonia! I hope you are all feeling better by the week-end’s end, and have a nice week-end despite having colds.
I hope so too, thank you! 😀
Your soup sounds so unusual, Antonia. I would never think to add lemon and egg, but I can imagine how good it is, especially when under the weather. I hope you’re all feeling better. It’s that time of year. 🙂 <3
It really is different, but so good. I ate it all the time growing up, and it was one my of favorite Greek dishes my mom would make. She was so good at getting the egg foam perfect on top. Eating it while I am sick takes me back! Thank you, we are getting there! Have a beautiful weekend Diana!
As winter closes in, quality soups support healthy immune function. Looks like a delicious “soldier” in the war on colds!
Thanks Dr. Jonathan! It really is, and so comforting and healthy. Have a nice weekend!
I have heard of this soup but never tried it before. After looking at the ingredients I would say it is just as good as good ole chicken soup when you don’t feel well. Rice is easy on your stomach, lots of broth and of course we all know the benefits of lemon. For awhile I was having a glass of water with a little lemon juice added first thing in the morning 🙂 Glad you are all feeling better – not fun for sure!
You have to try it, it is so good. I agree, it is just perfect when you have a cold. I have done that too, and also apple cider vinegar with my water. I really need to start doing that again. Thanks so much and have a great weekend Judi! 😀
Oh no, so sorry you got that nasty cold 🙁 Get well soon, and thank you for the recipe!
Thanks Inese! I hope you have a wonderful weekend and Friday!
You too! Stay home and eat all great sweet stuff 🙂
Ha ha, thank you! 😀
I hope you all feel better. This soup is amazing!
Thanks Lynn, I am getting there. Have a wonderful weekend with that new grand baby! 😀
Hi Antonia!! This soup is beautiful– it almost looks like a dessert. I’ve had Lemon chicken soup at a Greek restaurant by our house– but without the fluffy topping! This does look like the best kind of comfort food! Hope you are all feeling better by now– back to your old selves. hugs hugs!
Thank you so much Rhonda! It really is and makes me feel so much better when I am eating it. I just made more tonight. 😉 Thank you, and I hope you have a nice weekend!
It does look like the best kind of cozy food. Don’t you love making food that your mom or grandmother made?? Maybe someday your kids will be making it up for their families! xox
It really is. 😀 Yes, I love making my mom and grandmother’s food, it’s the best! I hope you have a wonderful week!
thanks Antonia– It is a great week– I’m up in San Francisco babysitting my grand-girl who just turned 1! Party on Saturday! I wish we had one of your cakes!! xox
Sounds like a fun week and weekend! Happy 1st Birthday to your granddaughter! 😀
Thanks Antonia– it’s super fun to be with her! (she’s napping now)– almost ready to walk! Happy Halloween with your kids?? Are they dressing up? Have fun!
I bet, what a wonderful age! Have fun with her! Yes, they are super excited, and are dressing up as Batman and Poison Ivy! My daughter has finally chosen a character with red hair to dress up as, yay! 😀
Hi Antonia– Sounds like fun all around!! I’m going to go google “Poison Ivy” as a character– I guess I’m out of the kid’s costume loop!! Happy Halloween to all of you there!! hugs!
Thanks, I hope you had a great Halloween!
We did Antonia! Love seeing all the little kids in their costumes!! Now I’m day dreaming about Thanksgiving dinner– having it at our house, first time in quite a while! hugs hugs!
Oh, that sounds wonderful Rhonda! 😀
That’s sound like fun all around Antonia!! I’m going to go google “Poison Ivy” as a character!! I guess I’m out of the loop on that! Have the best Halloween with your adorable kids! xo
Ha ha, thanks Rhonda! She is from Batman.
So fun! xo
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Thanks Antonia– just back from the big birthday party in the park! xo
Hope you all are doing better Antonia. Nothing like comforting home made soup. I am sure your kids felt the same comfort you felt growing up when your mom made it for you
Thanks Sandhya, I am getting there. It is just lingering a bit. I agree, nothing beats it! They were a bit skeptical of the egg foam the first time they ever ate it, lol. They love it now though. 😀 Enjoy your day!
This looks great and soothing! Take good rest,Antonia…
Thank you so much Swapna! I am trying to rest. ;D Enjoy your weekend!
I have been battling a nasty cold for days and this sounds like a wonderful bowl of comfort! I will try it tomorrow! Delicious 🙂 Thank you for sharing with us at Fiesta Friday!
I’m sorry, I hope you feel better soon. I have too, and this soup is wonderful for a cold! Happy Fiesta Friday to you as well, and have a great week! 😀
hi Antonia
Thank you, I will absolutely make it and I can’t wait! 🙂
I hope you enjoy it Petra! Feel better soon!
Hi Antonia
Thank you and you too! 🙂
Thank you for the kind words over at Fiesta Friday! I was so happy to be featured! I hope you are feeling better and can enjoy your weekend!
What an unusual but lovely soup!! Thanks for sharing it with us at Fiesta Friday 🙂 🙂
Thanks Vanitha! Happy Fiesta Friday!
Wow, that soup! And the foam! I’ve had avgolemono several times; I’ve even posted a recipe for it on my older blog, but never without the egg foam. I have to talk to my friend about this. He’s from Greece and pretty much all my knowledge about Greek food comes from him. I hope everybody is feeling better! <3
Thank you so much Angie! This is the way they made it in my mom’s village in Greece, growing up. I know it can be made many different ways, sometimes even including chicken and veggies. My mom told me this is a very traditional recipe, and that the chicken should be added afterwards or eaten on the side. She would always whisk her eggs, but I have found great results with an electric beater. Thank you, we are! Have a fantastic weekend!
I loved your first pic..gorgeous..Soup sounds delicious..Happy Friday Fiesta
Thank you for the kinds words, you made my day! Have a great weekend Lathiya! 😀
This is exactly what I have been looking for! My kids and I have had colds this past week and I was wanting to try a new comforting soup. Thanks so much for sharing!!
I hope they feel better soon Jenny! Awesome, I hope you all enjoy it! Have a wonderful end to your week! 😀
Sounds quite unique, tasty and healthy as well.. Never heard of this kind of soup. Should give it a try… 🙂 Thanks for this one…
I hope you enjoy it, if you do! Thank you Maniparna!