Avgolemono - Greek Style Chicken Soup

Everyone loves chicken soup! It is one of those soups we always go to especially when we don't feel well.  It is so comforting and simple. 

This Greek version of chicken soup is also very comforting.  Its simple ingredients make it quick to put together, and of course it can always be elevated to something more hearty if you like.  Simply adding some vegetables and chunks of chicken will do the trick.

I hope you will give it a try!

As Always,

ENJOY!

INGREDIENTS

4 cups chicken broth

1/4 cup rice(or 1 cup cooked rice)

2 eggs

1/4 cup lemon juice

salt and pepper

1/2 chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces-optional 

    If using chicken, add the bite size chunks to a large pot and cook until no longer pink.  Add chicken broth to the pot and heat through. Add the rice.  Cook until tender, if using cooked rice, heat through.     In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.  Add the lemon juice and mix to combine. Slowly add 1/2 cup of the hot broth to the raw eggs, constantly stirring, this will temper the egg mixture.  Then slowly add the egg mixture to the pot of hot broth, constantly stirring.

    Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Add a bit of parsley for garnish if desired.