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Greek lemon chicken soup

From the video “Avgolemeno Soup Recipe - How to Make Greek Lemon Chicken Rice Soup” by Food Wishes. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Food Wishes. Steps are in our own words.

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Mild
Total time
~260 min
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Serves
~4
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Cost
~$2.01*
per serving, Ontario (~4 portions assumed)save ~$8.99* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Involved
Ingredients
18

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain egg

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$8.04*for the batch in the video
~$2.01*per serving

You save about ~$8.99* per serving (82% less*) than ordering it out — ~$35.96* for ~4 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario bowl of soup, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

8 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 2 predicted from typical costs · not priced: arborio rice, lemon

* Estimate, not a quote: 2 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 4 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario bowl of soup at ~$11, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving243 kcal · 12% of 2,000
Fat16 g20%
Saturated fat3.3 g16%
Sodium1,270 mg55%
Carbohydrate17 g6%
Fiber4 g14%
Total sugars7.3 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein10 g21%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+20 of 20
  • Saturated fat−14 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 12 of 13 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 4 servings (estimated: average of rules (1: 228 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving) and model check (6)). Typical amounts assumed for onion, carrot, celery, bay leaf, olive oil, cayenne and 1 more, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: dried oregano, salt, arborio rice, black pepper, parsley. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • pot
  • pan
  • tongs
  • spider strainer
  • bowl
  • whisk
  • lemon juicer
  • ladle

What the video didn’t say

  • Servings not stated
  • Total time not stated
  • Exact water amount not stated
  • Exact onion, carrot, and celery amounts not stated
  • Exact salt amount not stated
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Greek lemon chicken soup

What makes Food Wishes's Greek lemon chicken soup recipe and technique special?

Food Wishes's take on Greek lemon chicken soup focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Mediterranean flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Tempering too fast scrambles eggs; whisk broth in slowly. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Greek lemon chicken soup at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Greek lemon chicken soup recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Greek lemon chicken soup ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Greek lemon chicken soup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Food Wishes's Greek lemon chicken soup?

This recipe utilizes approximately 18 ingredients across 15 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Greek lemon chicken soup?

The official cooking video by Food Wishes is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.