Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)

Home » Food » By Type of Dish » Soups & Stews » Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup) Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup) October 10, 2022 by Kimberly Killebrew · No CommentsAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.See my disclosure policy.Avgolemono is a popular and traditional Greek lemon chicken soup that features a delightfully smooth, silky, and creamy texture without any use of cream.  You can use your choice of pasta or rice, chicken breast or rotisserie chicken, with equally delicious results.   It’s quick and easy to make and is Greek comfort food at its best! Avgolemono is a traditional Greek chicken soup made that features a silken smooth broth made with egg yolk and lemon juice.  Avgolemono is commonly made with either rice or orzo, or other pastina (tiny pasta).  Both are traditional.

Where Did Avgolemono Originate? And though most commonly associated with Greek cuisine, Avgolemono is actually of Sephardic Jewish origin.  Known as Agristada, it was made by Jews in Iberia before their expulsion from Spain and the acidic component of choice at that time was either pomegranate juice, bitter orange, or verjuice.Though the soup itself is called avgolemono, the name actually refers to a family of sauces that are made with egg yolk and lemon juice and is found in Greek, Sephardic Jewish, Jewish-Italian, Turkish, Arab, and Balkan cuisine.  The egg yolk and lemon juice are mixed with broth and heated until thickened.  It can be eat