Dinner for 4

Avgolemono Chicken Soup with lemons and limes

Name: Avgolemono Chicken Soup with lemons and limes
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb chicken breast; 1 onion; 1 carrot; 1 bay leaf; 4 cup water; 1 cup rice; 3/4 tsp salt; 3/4 tsp ground black pepper; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 lemons; fresh parsley (optional)

$9.34for 445 minServes 4

This Greek chicken soup cooks rice in a savory broth, then gains its creamy texture from eggs and lemon.

Avgolemono Chicken Soup with lemons and limes with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 1.5 lb$3.49/lb typical	1.5 lb	$5.24Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Carrots, 0.15 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.17Typical price
	Rice, 6.5 oz$0.08/oz typical	6.5 oz	$0.52Typical price
	Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical	2	$0.60Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 1.5$0.60 each typical	1.5	$0.90Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.34

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap rice for quinoaabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Greek Dairy-free Gluten-free High-protein Budget Family Lunches Dinners Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$2.34 per serving$9.34 for 4

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lb chicken breast
1 onion
1 carrot
1 bay leaf
4 cup water
1 cup rice
3/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 eggs
1 1/2 lemons
fresh parsley (optional)

Steps

Place the chicken, onion, carrot, bay leaf, water, salt, and pepper in a 5-quart pot and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
Transfer the chicken to a plate, add the rice to the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
Whisk the eggs and lemon juice in a medium bowl, then slowly whisk in 1 cup hot broth.
Return the egg mixture to the pot, stir in the chicken, and cook over low heat for 7 minutes until fully cooked and thickened.

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