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Welcome back to Episode 26 of All Things Greek and Episode 1 of my new series - Greek Soupes. Today we are making Soupa Kotopoulo Avgolemomo - Chicken Lemon Rice Soup. Here’s my traditional family recipe! HOT TIPS: If you don’t like rice use orzo! If you’re Vegan make my Vegan Lemon Rice Soup! If you don’t enjoy chicken try it with Chickpeas! Avgolemono soup is a hearty, comforting Greek soup that is really lemony, creamy, and honestly so dang good. It’s great for when you’re sick, for a chilly day, or when you need something to warm you from the inside out. All you need is 15 minutes or prep time and 30 minutes of cook time! Not to mention it’s packed with additional protein from the delicious egg and lemon sauce. Here’s everything you need to bring this taste of Greece to your home! 2 tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 cups yellow onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bay leaf 3 tbsp chicken stock paste 8 cups water 2 chicken breasts salt and pepper 1/2 cup uncooked jasmine rice or other rice of your choice (i.e. basmati) 1/4 cup fresh chopped dill For the avgolemeno 4 eggs, separate egg yolks and whites juice of 3 lemons 1 cup soup stock Garnish fresh dill salt and pepper olive oil Instructions: 1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and set aside. Into a large stock pot add olive oil and turn to medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear, 2 minutes per side, then remove to a bowl or plate. 2. Turn the heat to medium and add the chopped onion. Cook 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant. 3. Stir in the chicken stock paste and bay leaf. Then, add the water and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, once simmering add the chicken breasts (along with any juices) and the rice. Stir and then keep at a simmer at medium-low heat with the lid mostly on the pot and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken breasts and rice are cooked. Continued in the comments. #greekfood #greece #avgolemonosoup #lemonricesoup #greekrecipes