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Creamy yellow lemon chicken soup garnished with fresh dill
Classic Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Silky Greek Lemon-Chicken Soup (Avgolemono) with Dill

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Soups
Avgolemono is the grandmaster of textures in Greek cuisine. The secret is the marriage of egg and lemon, creating a sauce-like consistency without cream. Fresh dill adds a herbal lift to the rich egg emulsion. It's comfort in a bowl.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 210 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Greek

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Medium Pot
  • Whisk
  • Ladle

Allergen Information

⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Heat broth to a simmer.

Tip: Don't boil vigorously.
2 ✓

Whisk egg yolks, lemon juice, and salt until pale.

Tip: Salt helps denature proteins for a smoother soup.
3 ✓

Dissolve cornstarch in water and add to broth (optional).

Tip: Prevents curdling.
4 ✓

Temper eggs: Slowly whisk a ladle of hot broth into the eggs.

Tip: This warms the eggs without cooking them instantly.
5 ✓

Add another ladle. Then pour egg mixture back into pot.

Tip: Target lukewarm temp.
6 ✓

Cook on low, stirring, until thickened.

Tip: Keep under 180°F to avoid curdling.
7 ✓

Stir in dill. Season.

Tip: Fresh herbs go in last.

Recipe FAQ

The eggs scrambled!
You added hot broth too fast or let the soup boil. Strain it and blend it to salvage.
Can I reheat it?
Gently. Do not boil, or it will curdle.

Ingredients

  • 1 quart High-Quality Chicken Broth
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 2 whole Lemons (juiced)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill (chopped)
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch (optional)