Dinner for 4
Avgolemono Chicken Soup with lemons and limes
$9.34for 445 minServes 4
This Greek chicken soup cooks rice in a savory broth, then gains its creamy texture from eggs and lemon.
Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
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
GreekDairy-freeGluten-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$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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