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Avgolemono (Creamy Lemon Chicken Soup)
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Avgolemono (Creamy Lemon Chicken Soup)

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wat je nodig hebt

Ingrediënten

4 personen
  • chicken thighs (bone-in, skin removed)Vlees600 g
  • onion (peeled, halved)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • carrot (peeled, cut in chunks)Groente en fruit2 stukken
  • celery stalk (cut in chunks)Groente en fruit2 stukken
  • bay leafKruiden en specerijen1 stuk
  • waterDranken2 liter
  • rice (rinsed)Granen120 g
  • egg (separated)Zuivel3 stukken
  • lemon (juiced)Groente en fruit2 stukken
  • olive oilVoorraadkast15 ml
  • saltKruiden en specerijen8 g
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Kruiden en specerijen2 g

per portie

Voedingswaarden

339kcal

Koolhydraten
28 g
Eiwitten
26 g
Vetten
14 g
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wat je gebruikt

Keukengerei

  • Soeppan
  • Mengkom
  • Garde
  • Soeplepel
  • Vergiet

stap voor stap

Bereiding

  1. Build the chicken broth

    • Place the chicken thighs in a stockpot with the onion, carrot, celery and bay leaf.
    • Cover with the water, season with salt and bring to a gentle simmer.
    • Skim the foam, then simmer until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
    Stap 1
  2. Strain and shred the chicken

    • Remove the chicken and set aside to cool slightly.
    • Strain the broth through a colander, discarding the vegetables, and return the broth to the pot.
    • Shred the chicken, discarding the bones, and keep warm.
    Stap 2
  3. Cook the rice in the broth

    • Bring the broth back to a simmer and stir in the rice.
    • Cook until the rice is tender and the broth has reduced slightly.
    Stap 3
  4. Make the avgolemono

    • Whisk the egg whites in a bowl until frothy, then whisk in the yolks and the lemon juice.
    • Slowly ladle hot broth into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to temper it.
    Stap 4
  5. Finish the soup

    • Off the heat, pour the egg-lemon mixture into the pot, whisking continuously.
    • Return the shredded chicken, stir in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
    • Warm gently without boiling until thickened and creamy, then serve.
    Stap 5