Avgolemono Soup
Avgolemono Soup is a traditional Greek dish that combines the flavors of lemon and egg with tender chicken and a rich broth. This low-carb version makes it perfect for a hearty breakfast while keeping it light and healthy.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Greek
350 kcal
Ingredients
- Chicken breast - 250 grams
- Chicken broth - 500 ml
- Eggs - 2 large
- Lemon juice - 30 ml
- Fresh parsley - 10 grams, chopped
- Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
- Salt - to taste
- Black pepper - to taste
Steps
- In a pot, bring the chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breast to the broth and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and let it rest for a few minutes before shredding it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and lemon juice until well combined.
- Slowly ladle a few spoonfuls of the hot broth into the egg mixture while continuously whisking to temper the eggs.
- Once tempered, slowly pour the egg mixture back into the pot while stirring the soup gently.
- Add the shredded chicken back into the pot and stir to combine.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and stir in the chopped parsley.
- Serve hot, drizzled with olive oil if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 40 g
- Carbs: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Cholesterol: 370 mg
- Total Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein, supporting muscle maintenance and repair.
- Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
Tags
GreekLow CarbBreakfast