Instant Pot Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

The instant Pot Greek Lemon Chicken Soup Recipe is amazing! If you have been looking for an authentic Greek Instant Pot Avgolemono Soup, this is one of my favorites! If you have been looking for an authentic soup, that you would find in most Greek Restaurants, this is the recipe!

My family and I used to enjoy a version of this soup at a local Greek restaurant (avgolemono soup), and we’ve been obsessed with it ever since!

This Instant Pot Lemon Chicken Soup is packed with flavor and deliciousness. It’s a delightful Greek twist on classic chicken soup, featuring tender chicken, rice, and fresh vegetables. The addition of a lemony egg sauce elevates the flavor and texture to perfection! This recipe is incredibly comforting and ideal for chilly nights.

If you are looking for even more soups to make in your Instant Pot, I love a great bowl of INSTANT POT CHICKEN POT PIE SOUP, INSTANT POT FRENCH ONION SOUP, INSTANT POT CREAM OF BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP, and INSTANT POT HOMEMADE TOMATO SOUP.

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup Ingredients

This recipe is perfect for a winter meal and only requires a few simple ingredients. So gather up your supplies and get cooking!

• Olive Oil: Or use a high-heat oil, to prevent smoking.
• Chicken: You can either use boneless, skinless chicken breasts, or chicken thighs. (You can even use leftover rotisserie chicken)
• Onions: Use diced onions, either white or sweet onions.
• Celery: Use finely diced celery.
• Minced Garlic This provides some aromatic to your soup.
• Chicken Broth or Stock: Use either low-sodium or homemade chicken broth or chicken stock.
• Seasonings/Spice: Salt, Black Pepper, Bay Leaf, serve with fresh herbs, such as fresh dill, or fresh parsley.
• Egg: Use large, room-temperature eggs

How To Make Instant Pot Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Step One: Start by placing one tablespoon of olive oil into your Instant Pot. Then press the saute button, and let the oil heat up for about 30 seconds.

Dice your chicken into bite-size pieces, shredded chicken Then add them to the Instant Pot, being careful to keep on moving the chicken bites to not stick to the pan. Once the chicken is browned, remove and place it aside (you will be adding it back later)

Step Two: Then add your other tablespoon of olive oil into the Instant Pot, and place the diced celery and diced onions into the Instant Pot. Saute until they are tender, about 3 to 4 minutes, add the minced garlic into the Instant Pot, and then saute for about 30 seconds.

Step Three: Return the chicken to the Instant Pot, along with the chicken broth (stock), salt pepper, and bay leaves. Place your lid on your Instant Pot, making sure that the vent is in the sealed position, and set your manual high pressure, set the cooking time for 20 minutes. Let the Instant Pot natural release. 

Step Four: When the remaining pressure is done, you can easily remove your lid, remove your lid, and mix the soup. In a small bowl, beat the egg. This is important because if you mix the egg directly into the Instant Pot (hot liquid), you will end up with a scrambled egg. 

Step Five: You will slowly add one cup of hot broth into the egg but slowly stir after about 1/4 cup. Once it’s fully mixed with 1 cup of broth, slowly add it to the soup. Mix well. Ladle into bowls, and top with some diced parsley, parmesan cheese, feta cheese, or lemon zest.

Instant Pot Greek Lemon Chicken Soup Recipe Tips

• Use Fresh Lemons: Freshly squeezed lemon juice gives the soup a bright, authentic flavor. Avoid bottled lemon juice for the best results.

• Temper the Egg Mixture: Slowly whisk hot broth into the lemon-egg mixture to avoid scrambling the eggs, creating a smooth and creamy sauce.

• Add Greens: For extra nutrients, stir in a handful of spinach or kale just before serving.

• Adjust Consistency: If the soup is too thick, you can thin it with a little extra chicken broth or water.

• Use Leftover Chicken: Save time by using leftover rotisserie chicken instead of raw chicken breasts.

• Rice Alternatives: You can substitute rice with quinoa or orzo for a different texture and flavor.

Avgolemono Chicken Soup Variations

While today, I went with an authentic Greek Lemon Chicken Soup. You can change it up in several ways.  

Here are some variations.

• Gluten-Free: Omit the rice, or use arborio rice. You can also add cooked Gluten-Free pasta at the end and mix it into the finished soup.
• Paleo/Whole 30: Omit the rice. You could also add some cauliflower rice and mix it in.  You could also add some roasted cauliflower or broccoli into the soup.
• Vegan (Vegetarian) Avgolemono: Omit the chicken, and if you do not eat eggs, omit them as well, or use a vegan or vegetarian substitute. You can increase the vegetables used in this recipe to make it a heartier vegan soup.

Serving Suggestions

• Crusty Bread – Serve with warm, crusty bread or pita for dipping into the flavorful broth.
• Greek Salad – Pair with a fresh Greek salad full of cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and feta for a complete meal.
• Grilled Veggies – Add a side of grilled or roasted vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
• Rice Pilaf – Serve over or alongside a bed of rice pilaf for a heartier meal.
• Garlic Bread – Toasted garlic bread makes a perfect crunchy side to soak up the lemony broth.

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