YIA YIA'S AVGOLEMONO

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It took some time to get my mother-in-law to share her coveted Greek recipes. This is a family favorite. Serve with freshly ground pepper and warm, crusty bread.

Provided by deuxbebes

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (2.5 pound) whole chicken
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 onion, quartered
2 carrots, cut into 2-inch chunks
3 stalks celery with leaves, cut into 2-inch pieces
8 cups water
¾ cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 eggs, separated
2 lemons, juiced

Steps:

  • Place the chicken, salt, onion, carrots, celery, and water into a stock pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Skim away any scum that forms as the chicken simmers.
  • Strain and reserve the broth in a clean pot. Pick the meat from the chicken, discarding the bones, skin, and vegetables. Cut the meat into small pieces, and set aside. Bring the broth to a boil over medium heat and stir in the orzo pasta. Let simmer 20 minutes.
  • While the orzo is cooking, beat the egg whites to stiff peaks, then whisk in the egg yolks until completely incorporated. Measure out 2 cups of the simmering broth, and combine it with the lemon juice. Slowly pour the lemon mixture into the eggs while whisking continuously until incorporated.
  • When the orzo is nearly done, return the chicken meat to the soup, and cook until reheated. Stir in the egg mixture, stirring gently until incorporated into the soup. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 84.4 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 324.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

M.Faizan Kamboh
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best avgolemono I've ever had.


Zain Saqi
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This avgolemono is so delicious and comforting. I love that it's made with simple, everyday ingredients.


LyeNeishia Hill
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I've made this avgolemono several times now, and it's always turned out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy meal.


Sk Shojib
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This avgolemono is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, creamy, and flavorful.


Hamed Ali
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Arbab Arif
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This avgolemono is so good! I can't wait to make it for my friends and family.


hi vai
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This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Badshah Ali
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best avgolemono I've ever had.


Fi farid Khan
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This avgolemono is so delicious and comforting. I love that it's made with simple, everyday ingredients.


Hayle mickael Tilahun
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I've made this avgolemono several times now, and it's always turned out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy meal.


Nehma Kandeh
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the creamy sauce, and they don't even realize they're eating vegetables.


Catina
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I made this avgolemono for my family, and they all loved it! My kids even asked for seconds.


Johannes Junias
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I'm not a huge fan of avgolemono, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. It was creamy and flavorful, and it wasn't too sour.


Hshsjdhs
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This recipe is easy to follow, and it doesn't take long to make. I love that I can have a delicious and healthy meal on the table in under an hour.


Harry Bryan
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I've made this avgolemono several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve at a party or potluck.


Muhammad Subahan deen
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This avgolemono is perfect for a cold winter night. It's warm and comforting, and it's sure to fill you up.


Mohamed gamil
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add any vegetables you like, and you can adjust the amount of lemon juice to taste. I also like to add a little bit of dill to mine.


Bhattarai Dumre
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have a lot of chicken left over after I make a roast chicken, and this is a delicious way to use it up.


Tatu Jamadary
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I made this avgolemono for my Greek grandmother, and she said it was the best she's ever had! I was so happy to hear that, because I know how much she loves this dish.


Mdrahamat Hosen
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This is the best avgolemono recipe I've ever tried! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's really easy to make. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


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