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Avgolemono Soup, and where to source it

Avgolemono Soup — Worth The Hunt WORTH THE HUNT Avgolemono Soup Greek 5best2buy.com

Temper the egg-lemon mix with hot broth a ladle at a time while whisking, then keep it off a boil, or the eggs scramble into curdled threads.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep15 min
Cook40 min
Makes6 servings
CuisineGreek
Cost$$
Gluten-freeDairy-free
Contains  eggs
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 6 servings
bone-in chicken
2 lb
32 oz
medium-grain rice
2/3 cup
5 oz
Local / market
yellow onion
1
6 oz
carrot and celery
1 each
Local / market
eggs
3
lemon
2 to 3
Local / market
salt and black pepper
to taste
Local / market
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●● Squeaky clean
About as virtuous as dinner gets.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Instant PotSlow cookerOne-pot
The Method
  1. Simmer the chicken with onion, carrot, and celery in salted water until tender. Strain, reserving the broth, and shred the meat.45 min
  2. Return the broth to the pot, add rice, and simmer until tender. Stir the shredded chicken back in.20 min
  3. Whisk the eggs hard with the lemon juice until frothy.3 min
  4. Ladle hot broth into the egg-lemon mix in a thin stream while whisking constantly, one ladle at a time, until warmed through.5 min
  5. Pour the tempered mixture back into the pot off the heat and stir. Do not let it boil. Serve at once with extra lemon.3 min
The Toolkit

Large soup pot · Balloon whisk · Fine strainer

Straight Answers
Can you make Avgolemono Soup in an air fryer? — Yes, with an insert

Not on its own — an air fryer can’t hold a pool of liquid. You can simmer it in an oven-safe dish or a silicone insert made to fit the basket, but the broth won’t reduce or brown the way it does on the stove, and that insert comes out scorching, so use oven mitts. For real depth, a pot on the stove wins.

Can you freeze Avgolemono Soup? — Not ideal

Not really — the cream, custard, or emulsion turns grainy or splits once thawed. This one is best kept fresh in the fridge.

Can you make Avgolemono Soup ahead of time? — Best fresh

Best made fresh and served soon — it loses its edge standing around. You can prep the parts ahead, but finish and serve it close to the table.

Is Avgolemono Soup gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Avgolemono Soup vegan? — No

No — it contains meat, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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