Greek Chicken Avgolemono Soup: Lemony Chicken & Orzo Soup

[@hrasnicaful]

Whenever I make Greek Chicken Avgolemono Soup, like I did today, I come back to this particular video! Its's mesmerising, detailed and the soup is most delicious!! Thank you Dimitra!

[@superc5915]

Dimitra, you have given me all my mother's most amazing recipes in amazing detail that I never had. Thank you so much for letting me relive my childhood every day !

[@DimitrasDishes]

Awww! Thanks so much for watching!

[@luchnit.9231]

I'd love to see you on the food network one day .. you deserve it and your recipes are worth it.

[@peggydadaille8801]

This is amazing -- I had this soup from a restaurant purely by accident and had no idea how it was made. I hate egg drop soup so if I'd known it was made with eggs before I tasted it I would have missed out on an amazing soup! I'm definitely going to try this recipe! :-)

[@Icarusvampire]

My great grandparents came over from the boat from Greece and the way my grandma makes it is totally different! No comparison!

[@alexandrac591]

Whenever I am sick, this is all I want. This and kimchi, for some reason.

[@DimitrasDishes]

YES!! It's so comforting!!

[@mariasweetheart260]

I just made this recipe today I’m Greek too and I love ❤️ this soup delicious 😋 and warming!! I usually buy it from a local cafe near by my house, but now that I know how to make it thanks to you I will be making it more often!!

[@iamauser500]

Liked everything. Personality. Explanation. Thank you!

[@Royalu2000]

my favorite soup....my first avgolemono soup was at a small rest. in SINTAGMAH SQUARE, when it was the main bus terminal in Athens.

[@DimitrasDishes]

It's heartwarming for sure. Hope it takes you back to that time in Athens!! I just love Greece and all the happy memories attached :)

[@alabamaholly]

This is my favorite dish my mother-in-law makes! I fell in love with this soup after I fell ill while visiting my husbands family in Amaliada, it seriously cures! Thank you so much for sharing it, I look forward to surprising my husband with this! Polla filia!!

[@claudiawhite9772]

Just discovered your recipes and I loved everyone of them, reminds me of my 4 years living in Greece!! But mostly what impressed me is how Clean conscious you are in your cooking! I am very clean conscious in my cooking-too, so I am more impressed by your Chanel! 👏👏👍👍

[@DimitrasDishes]

Wonderful! Thanks so much for being here!

[@noraschreibernorateje5257]

Gracias, me quedó muy rico, hice pollo a la plancha y lo acompañé con este plato, no le puse queso, porque no tenía, y le eche un poco de perejil picado y quedó excelente. 🌹

[@DetectaBull]

Yep, I made a big katserola, turned out perfect although a bit too lemony. Still, happy to have made it, brought back so many memories when mum used to make it.

[@gordomata763]

Hi nice to meet you I'm cook Italian food but I whan to learn diferent food I know this recipe is Greek And I have Greek food event n I like u recipe thanks n congratulations for u video

[@JRR31984]

0:30. The "soup for the immune system". LEGIT. I didn't know this soup. I can understand if some people put cut carrots. The micro nutrients! GOD BLESS

[@garygolden5262]

As it ages a few days It's amazing

[@wandajackson5689]

Just what I needed for today; my son has the flu! Your vlogs never fail to disappoint! I’m looking for your cookbook, next! Super delicious food and simple, complete instructions! Can’t wait for the next one‼️👍🏽😇

[@Mehwiche]

My baby girl and I are both down with the flu and this looks like just what the doctor ordered ! gonna try it tmrw YUM

[@DimitrasDishes]

Exactly! I hope you fell better.

[@mike1968442]

Keto users- just add riced cauliflower. Make this all the time. I learned it from my Italian grandmother.

[@kathryndowling4396]

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[@visionhalf328]

But its greek?

[@codinky01]

Great Video. You are spot on with all your recipes.

[@Manny.namnam]

It's hard to find a dish that only uses egg yolk. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

[@musisKat]

I'm cooking up some chicken stock right now. I'm excited to make this soup. This is my favorite soup! I've only had it at a Greek restaurant in my hometown. I can't find it at any restaurants where I live now.

[@djddean6100]

So funny you referred this soup to the"Penicillin" of Greek world. My mother , when I was a child , made this too when I was sick . I now make it too, when I'm not feeling .. comfort food! Thank you .. your recipe is delicious . Love you used orzo !

[@carolbeckingham2498]

Seldom do I get a rave review on a new recipe but this was a huge hit here. Wow! Yummy!

[@luciashine1129]

Delicious! I have always loved this soup. So rewarding to make it at home from scratch. Thank you!!! A new staple :)

[@salinamartin8711]

I live on soup (literally because I have trouble breaking down food in my stomach) this is going to be a nice change from my home made chicken soup! I ALWAYS have home made chicken stock in my fridge because I drink a couple cups of it everyday. I love adding lemon juice to my broth and soup at the end for freshness!

[@mariasweetheart260]

Can you make more soup recipes? I would love to see them!!

[@nurio.5036]

Love Dimitra's presentation. Wonderful, like a friend teaching me to cook!

[@blatnoyaka]

Best orzo recipe that I could find on KZbin!!!

[@paulineohea175]

This is our favourite pick me up soup. Amazing.

[@Michele-W.]

Fabulous Soup! I did it twice last week. It is going to be a regular dish for me. By the way I loved the taste after reheating. I didn`t really mind that the orzo was a bit mushy. I didn`t know the taste of chicken and lemon and Dill and Egg/cornstarch ... great!

[@chefcookie6695]

Yummy this so well put together ❤️ here amazing 👏

[@ania3652]

I've prepared this soup today and it's delicious and easy to make.

[@Raul28153]

Looks Great. I like how you use just the yolks. You could get pepper in and get the heat by just using whole peppercorns in the initial stage when you are making the stock and then you can remove them.

[@yvangnutov8114]

nice , I used arborio rice which is creamy instead of orzo , cut down on the eggs, an no cornstarch turned out pretty good

[@daniellekrammel4211]

Lovely video and explanation. I can't wait to try it!

[@Naeem92]

I'm going to make this tonight, thinkin to slice lemons and add them to the broth rather than juice after, I love cooked lemon. Also I love adding ginger to any broth to give it more warmth and spice. It will be like lemon and ginger tea. Also u left out chilli flakes! ;)

[@DimitrasDishes]

That sounds nice! I added some in my bowl after the show :)

[@lindaisenegger163]

This looks amazing.....thank you!

[@DIimitra90443]

My dad's favourite soup, brings back memories.. thnx4ur work🙋‍♀️

[@denisebozung126]

Can I come over to share a bowl with you? That looks delicious and easy to make, perfect for this time of year. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

[@petercassinelli5350]

Good with chicken even better with lamb neck chops although you need to coo[refridgerate]l the stock to remove the fat. My mothers recipe is different. We use only 2 whole eggs and no corn flour and the meat is served seperately.I also use any small pasta as well as rice.When mixing the egg and lemon I use an eggbeater,when it froths I add the stock very slowly at first and after the first couple of ladles you can go faster.When adding the egg,lemon,stock back to the pot you need to make a smooching sound with your lips otherwise your soup will not turn out good. Once all ingredients are combined turn the stove off and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. I also like lots of lemon,some people don't,so I keep some lemon aside to add to taste seperately. Fresh lemon is best but I have used the stuff out of the plastic bottle when the lemons were expensive and it was still good. Keep up the good work

[@ena3969]

Oooo this looks yummy :) I wish I had Greek friends to make me awesome food lol

[@rachiemeowpow528]

Can't wait to try this - thanks Dimitra!

[@DimitrasDishes]

You're welcome!

[@PaulCollegio]

This is one of my favorite KZbin channels!! Where is your restaurant??

[@DimitrasDishes]

Aww! Thank you :) We actually sold our Greek restaurant last summer. My husband and brother in law opened a Pakistani Grill (Maza Grill) near IAH airport :)

[@monakaspo447]

I'm going to try this recipe tonight... I sure hope it turns out well. I love this soup and I have tried it in many restaurants but there was one restaurant that made it better than everyone else. I sure hope it's the same recipe you're doing...it's amazing. Thanks for this recipe.

[@DimitrasDishes]

I hope so too! Let me know :)

[@karine8738]

How did you like it ? 😎

[@monakaspo447]

It was good!!

[@karine8738]

@@monakaspo447 Thanks 👍 just afraid of eggs in a soup.... Not sure... Love eggs but never try it in a soup and worry it taste weird LOL

[@5arah1]

I made this today and it is fantastic! Thank you!

[@bassethound1]

How many quarts is your Dutch oven? This recipe looks perfect!!

[@ginniepalumbo5228]

Yummy! My favorite 🤩

[@desertchris]

I made this it was delicious thank you

[@ralphfurley123]

Very nice! I’m wondering if glutinous rice is used rather than orzo, it would thicken the soup the soup without adding a thickener like cornstarch? But I do love me some orzo! Thanks for sharing! ☮️🖖🏽

[@LS-gp7xy]

Just made this, and it was awesome, thank you! I've already made some of your other Greek recipes! I have noticed that some Greeks when making this soup, separate the egg whites from the yolks, then beat the whites into peaks before beating in the yolks with the whites. Have you or any of your Greek relatives done that, and do you think that would make the soup even creamier?

[@DimitrasDishes]

I've never done that. I'm pretty satisfied with the creaminess of this soup. Give it a try. I never needed that extra step, I just used the leftover egg whites in an omelet the next day :)

[@LS-gp7xy]

Yes, it was plenty creamy; I loved it, thanks!

[@adityabiyani387]

super tasty

[@karine8738]

Never try this kind of soup but I am worry about egg in a soup .... What does it taste like ? I love orzo 😋Every dish I made from you were all delicious 😋

[@tinavazquez07]

Omg I made this and its so good mmmmm

[@Trapsaucemix]

Yum! Making this for lunch today!

[@primpeg]

This looks delicious Dimitra, although very different to the way Ive seen it cooked in Greece. Will try your variation to the traditional version- which I also love.

[@DimitrasDishes]

It's delish! let me know how it turns out :)

[@garygolden5262]

I like separating the egg whites and add the lemon juice,and then the yolks. I love to eat this soup with kefalagera cheese,and crushed red pepper 😋

[@DimitrasDishes]

I do that too sometimes when adding rice to the soup. Will share my version soon. Happy New Year!!

[@garygolden5262]

@@DimitrasDishes happy New year to you😄. Bougatza homemade Is my next try. As well as revani.

[@polychronio]

i want to taste that soup..mmm

[@jassl6949]

You are so beautiful! :) I love your eyes! Btw thank you for sharing. I have a flu right now, so Im glad I stumbled across your recipe. Gonna try it!

[@DimitrasDishes]

You're so sweet! Thank you and I hope you feel better soon!

[@private-gg8qo]

Thank you. Can this soup be re-heated later or does it have to be eaten right away?

[@DimitrasDishes]

It reheats well up to the second day. The only problem you may run into is that the pasta may overcook... Enjoy

[@willomo]

My yiayia and relatives use all the egg so whites and yolk. I have seen some whisk the egg whites and then mix in the yolks.

[@justaddmusclecom]

This is just perfect. Its not even cold here in Florida in winter, but as soon as temperature drops a little, all I want to eat is soups lol. Awesome recipe.

[@DimitrasDishes]

me too!

[@Squee_Dow]

Have you ever tried freezing this? It seems like it would be one of those wonderful things you'd love to have in the freezer for those times when you feel like you're starting to catch a cold or when the weather turns cold. I heard you mention "the restaurant." I'm just south of Houston in Galveston County. Where can I go to get some of this scrumptious food?

[@DimitrasDishes]

I don't think this freezes well.. Never tried it, but with the egg and pasta, I wouldn't freeze it.. You could keep lots of chicken stock in the freezer and even boil and shred the chicken, and freeze it. Then it comes together rather quickly... Our restaurant is in Spring: Euro Bakery & Cafe :)

[@Squee_Dow]

Shucks. I was hoping you'd say Clear Lake. That's much closer to Galveston County, and I don't go into Houston proper but once every 4 or 5 years -- longer if I can manage it. ;)

[@marinasmith4772]

Other recipes don't mention removing the egg white. Maybe this is why I can never get the soup to thicken properly? Also, is it okay to make rice separately (can't eat orzo due to gluten). Lastly, is there a more creamy version that is really yellow? I used to go to a diner and have been trying to replicate that recipe.

[@katerinamafiosa]

I've made this both with and without corn starch and with or without the egg whites. I can't seem to tell the difference between using just the yolks or the whole egg. What have you found in your experience?

[@DimitrasDishes]

I like the little bit of added creaminess that the cornstarch adds. I've never used egg whites.

[@katerinamafiosa]

no no i mean just the yolk :) you use the whole egg

[@pcpcpc873]

Thanks for this Dimitra. Loved how simple it is actually was to make! However, how can I prevent the orzo from going mushy when I reheat the next day? :'(

[@DimitrasDishes]

That's my problem too. It does tend to get mushy the next day. Sometimes I just doctor it up by adding a bit more chicken stock and some fresh orzo. Just a little bit.

[@Michele-W.]

Couldn’t one pass the soup through a sieve the next day? Then ad fresh orzo and put the peaces of chicken back in the soup and boil it for a few minutes until the orzo is ready.

[@ravenblackhawke]

delicious

[@madebyaprilanne]

Welp 3rd recipe of yours I’ve made in a week 😂 again.... so good!

[@DimitrasDishes]

Yay!! You're a superstar :) Thanks so much for being here!

[@candyschocolates7940]

Recipe reads add dill at the end. Your video shows you adding to egg and lemon. When is best time to add dill? Thank you.

[@DimitrasDishes]

At the end as a garnish works well but, you can also add the dill to the egg lemon sauce.

[@blutey]

Interesting about what you say about the health properties. Jews also sometimes call chicken soup Jewish penicillin.

[@DimitrasDishes]

Especially this soup with all that lemon ;)

[@marycollins1631]

yummy!

[@DetectaBull]

I've made this before but I always do something wrong. Either too much rice/orizo, not enough crema. I'll try your recipe & let you know the results.

[@hollya6424]

Help... if I use rice instead of orzo, how long do I cook the rice ? Any particular kind of rice I should use ?

[@DimitrasDishes]

It depends on the rice. Basmati rice takes about 15-20 minutes to cook. Just follow the package directions. I prefer short grain rice in this soup like a risotto rice.

[@1960DML]

you should always add a little bit of tomato paste for color. much more appealing looking that way

[@santolify]

Can you make restaurant style pita (I think they're made with Greek yogurt) please?

[@pianofunatlanta4158]

Thanks

[@chrisblair4419]

Could you make pastichio w/o tomato sauce. My grandmother made it without tomato sauce. She used to make the lemon cream soup with tiny meat balls and orzones.

[@DimitrasDishes]

Sure! You could just follow the pastitsio recipe and just leave out the sauce or use half of the amount. Cook the meat sauce in some beef or chicken broth instead of the tomatoes. Hope this helps! I also have a Greek lemony meatball soup recipe. Here it is :kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIPGXn58e9yde6s

[@georgebaltatzidis3701]

Hi, can you use only whites instead of yokes? 8:22

[@aliaviviana]

Please don't use corn starch or any flour. Just a quick blitz with the bar mix or potato masher. And no dill. As a Romanian /Australian i love dill but not in the Avgo-lemono.

[@Moe-ph4rp]

yammy

[@tharwatzureikat9539]

I love it, can’t wait to give it a try Do you have a page on Facebook or Instagram?

[@DimitrasDishes]

Yes I do. Both are under Dimitra's Dishes :)

[@carriekaron2561]

Can you freeze fresh lemon juice?🙋‍♀️

[@DimitrasDishes]

Yes you can. Here's a video covering that:kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5C7hqKNe9d2i6M

[@nedandraidasahar3058]

can I use lamb broth instead of chicken broth?

[@DimitrasDishes]

I would use the chicken broth if you have it :)

[@naziakhan4792]

The egg yolk won't smell eggy?

[@NatyG728]

Where did you buy your pot?

[@kalkancali8374]

Κύπελλάκη για μένα,παλι ένα, και μετά ακόμα ένα

[@stauroulavasdeki5732]

We do not put 8 eggs in the chicken soup 2 at most 3 if you have a large very large pot.With so many eggs we make sweets Καρυδόπιτα

[@telosfd]

Eight eggs!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@itsokaytobeclownpilled5937]

Don’t hate me. I make this soup with mushrooms instead of chicken.

[@nurzahanrupa402]

tsty

[@mackjeez]

It's non traditional, the title should say "my take on avgolemono chicken soup"

[@antoanetawill3862]

Too many eggs!!?

[@bradskeels9649]

As a Greek I can tell you now you have made this wrong

[@DimitrasDishes]

Please direct us to your channel so that we can learn the correct way. Thanks

[@chrisvic5017]

8 eggs!!! This is not authentic

[@Local6News]

*My grandmother was born and raised in Greece as was my father. This is NOTHING like how my grandmother made Avgolemono soup, not even close. Her methodology is all wrong. Do not add cornstarch and don't temper your eggs by dumping ladles full of HOT soup into 8 eggs (too many eggs). I have a feeling this cook is NOT Greek. The fact at the end of the video she mispronounces "PITA" tells me she's not Greek. Greeks do not pronounce their bread "pita", it's pronounced "PEEE-ta.*

[@DimitrasDishes]

REALLY? How interesting... I am Greek and this is my mom's recipe. Please direct us to your recipe tutorial so we can learn from your amazing expertise...

[@pantelispetrou8210]

@@DimitrasDishes Those who can do, those who cannot teach......

[@visionhalf328]

This is nowhere near the original recipe

[@ziagosortiz5731]

i am Greek she has no idea how to make Greek soup, so many things wrong, no oil no corn starch etc.

[@DimitrasDishes]

Please direct us to your channel so we can all be enlightened...

[@nocommentnoname1111]

NO orzo! This is not authentic, sorry.

[@acocinarconluisenrique5069]

Thanks

[@acocinarconluisenrique5069]

Thanks