Discover the comforting flavors of Greece with this delicious Greek chicken soup recipe.
Featuring succulent chicken portions, savory onions, hearty potatoes, and crisp carrots, this aromatic soup is elevated with the addition of Arborio rice and fragrant bay leaves. The addition of eggs and a hint of cornflour creates a silky texture, while fresh lemon juice adds a bright, zesty finish.
Enjoy!
Greek Chicken Soup
Giorgos Tsoulis
A comforting chicken soup with Mediterranean flavors.
Heat a deep saucepan over high heat. Add a little olive oil and brown the chicken on both sides, starting with the skin side. Once ready, remove and set aside.
In the same pot, add the onion, carrot, and potatoes and sauté until the vegetables are soft, without changing color.
Return the chicken to the pot and add the bay leaf, chicken stock, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
Remove the chicken, add the rice, and continue boiling. While the rice is cooking, debone the cooked chicken.
Beat the eggs in a large bowl for a few minutes. Add corn flour, if using, and as much lemon juice as desired. Seasoning and beat until the mixture is homogeneous.
Slowly pour a ladleful of the soup into the egg mixture, to raise the temperature of the eggs, then pour the mixture into the pot. Simmer over low heat for a few minutes until the soup thickens, stirring constantly.
Serve the soup in deep plates, placing the chicken pieces on top.
Notes
Chef’s tip: Adding corn flour prevents the soup from curdling easily.
Celebrity Chef Giorgos Tsoulis specializes in modern Mediterranean cuisine and his recipes are widely appreciated not just in Greece and Cyprus but also around the world.
He has been the executive chef of numerous successful Greek restaurants, while at the same time hosting many popular culinary TV shows in Greece and Cyprus. Giorgos Tsoulis is passionate about educating his fans in more sustainable and healthy cooking and eating while making the most of the flavors of the ingredients.
As sustainable cuisine ambassador for WWF Hellas, he plays a key role in cooking activations that relate to the European #Eat4Change program, as well as the #Farm2Fork program.
