Description
This Keto Lemon Chicken Soup, inspired by the classic Greek Avgolemono, is a light and flavorful chicken soup featuring tender chicken, cauliflower rice, and a bright lemon-egg sauce that enriches the broth. Perfect for a low-carb, healthy meal packed with protein and fresh citrus notes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup (40 g) chopped onion
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 1/2 cups (828 ml) chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 cups (420 g) chopped cooked chicken
- 2 cups (320 g) frozen cauliflower rice
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) lemon juice
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: In a large saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the chopped onions and lightly season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add Chicken and Cauliflower Rice: Stir in the chopped cooked chicken and frozen cauliflower rice. Continue to simmer for about 10 minutes, until the cauliflower rice becomes tender but not mushy.
- Prepare Avgolemono Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and the large egg until combined.
- Temper the Egg Mixture: Slowly ladle approximately 1 cup of hot broth from the soup into the lemon-egg mixture, whisking continuously to prevent curdling.
- Incorporate Egg Mixture: Gradually whisk the tempered lemon-egg mixture back into the saucepan. Stir gently to combine and heat through without boiling, which can cause the egg to curdle.
- Finish and Serve: Remove and discard the bay leaf. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve the soup warm, garnished with lemon slices and chopped fresh parsley or green onions if desired.
Notes
- Storage: Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheating: Reheat gently either in the microwave or in a pan on the stove to avoid curdling the egg mixture.
- Make sure to temper the egg-lemon mixture slowly to achieve the classic velvety texture of Avgolemono soup.
- This soup is keto-friendly and low in net carbs, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
