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Avgolemono Greek Soup

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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4-6 Servings

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25 Minutes

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Easy

Avgolemono Greek Soup
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Recipe Details

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 7 minutes

Total Time: 25 Minutes

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: Greek

Diet: Gluten Free

Yield: 4-6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • ¾ cup long grain white rice, rinsed
  • 7 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tsp salt, plus more as needed
  • 3 lemons, juiced and zested
  • 3 eggs
  • Fresh dill, for serving
  • Freshly ground black pepper, for serving
  • Water, as needed
Avgolemono Greek Soup is a classic, comforting dish made with tender chicken, rice, and a rich broth of eggs and lemon. The tangy, velvety texture makes it a Mediterranean favorite, perfect for a cozy meal or a light lunch.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add the chicken thighs, rinsed rice, chicken stock, and salt to the Instant Pot.
  2. Pressure Cook on High/More for 5 minutes. Once the timer is up, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release for 8 minutes. Then, carefully flip the valve to release any remaining pressure.
  3. While the soup is cooking, whisk the eggs in a bowl. Gradually whisk in the lemon juice and zest until combined.
  4. Once the pressure has been released, remove the chicken from the pot and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  5. Temper the egg-lemon mixture by slowly adding 1-2 ladles of hot broth to a blender with the lemon-egg mixture. Puree until smooth. Gradually pour the tempered mixture back into the Instant Pot, stirring gently to combine.
  6. Press SautéNormal/Medium for 2 minutes. Stir constantly until the soup thickens slightly. If too thick, loosen up the soup with a little bit of water. Season to taste. Serve the soup hot, and garnish with fresh dill and ground black pepper.

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

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