Greek Chicken Soup with Lemon and Egg (Avgolemono Soup)

Multigrain Rolls with Basil Butter
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Ingredients

  • 1 (8-oz) pkg chopped onions (about 1½ cups)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper 
  • 2 (8.8-oz) pouches microwavable brown rice
  • 3 egg yolks
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh dill

Instructions

  1. Cook onions in hot oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Add broth, salt, and pepper; cover and bring to a simmer.
  2. Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions.
  3. Transfer 1½ cups hot broth to a blender (with center of lid removed so heat can escape); add egg yolks and lemon juice. Puree until smooth.
  4. Pour pureed mixture and chicken into pot; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Stir in rice and dill.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 6 (1.8-oz) frozen multigrain dinner rolls (such as Pepperidge Farm)
  • 2 Tbsp butter, softened
  • 2 tsp refrigerated basil paste
  • 1 tsp minced garlic

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Heat rolls according to package directions.
  2. Stir together butter, basil paste, and garlic; spread over rolls.

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