Instant Pot Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Instant Pot Greek Lemon Chicken Soup is amazing! This is one of my favorite recipes for a great-tasting soup, inspired by traditional Greek flavors. This makes for a great Sunday lunch for the entire family.

This is a hearty soup made with a great lemon flavor, and this soup is called Avgolemono Soup in Greek. It’s made of tender pieces of chicken, flavored with traditional roasted vegetables, and seasoned perfectly.

There is nothing better on a rainy Sunday than a great bowl of hot soup, and this will soon be one of your favorites soups. And nothing makes up a soup faster and better than your Instant Pot.

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.

What Is Avgolemono Soup?

Avgolemono Soup is a traditional Greek soup, which means lemon soup in Greek. It is made with eggs and lemon, which is simmered in a broth and seasoned up.

The Avgolemono is actually a typical Greek sauce served over chicken, lamb, or pasta, and the soup is a simple one, where the broth is added to make a soup.

You can either serve it with orzo, traditional Greek pasta or rice.

Ingredients Needed For Instant Pot Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

• Olive Oil
• Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
• Onions
• Celery
• Minced Garlic
• Chicken Broth or Stock
• Salt
• Black Pepper
• Bay Leaves
• Egg

For the full recipe, make sure you scroll down to the recipe card below, but here is a brief overview of how to make Instant Pot Greek Lemon Chicken Soup.

How To Make Instant Pot Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

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. 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 aside (you will be adding it back later)

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, then add the minced garlic into the Instant Pot, and saute for about 30 seconds.

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 for 20 minutes.

Let the Instant Pot naturally release. 

When the pressure is completely down, 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. 

You will slowly add one cup of broth into the egg, but slowly and stir after about 1/4 cup. Once it’s fully mixed with 1 cup of broth, slowly add it into the soup.

Mix well. Ladle into bowls, and top with some diced parsley and lemon zest.

How To Store Instant Pot Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

If you have any leftover soup, let it cool to room temperature, and then ladle it into an airtight container. Place it into the refrigerator, where it will last for about 2 to 3 days.

To Reheat: Pour the soup into a small saucepan or a microwave-safe bowl, and simmer until hot.

Leftovers. Can You Freeze Avgolemono? 

This is a great soup that you can freeze since there is no dairy in the soup. I usually make a double batch and freeze one portion for another meal.

To Freeze:  Let it cool to room temperature, and then place into a freezer-safe container. Leave a bit of space on top, as the soup will expand as it freezes. The soup will last between 1 to 2 months.

To Use From Frozen:  Place the soup in the refrigerator overnight to thaw, and then reheat. 

What Kind of Rice or Pasta Can I Add?

While today I did not add any rice or pasta to the dish, any starch can easily add it. Follow the recipe as directed and add either a cup of:

• Arborio Rice 
• Orzo Pasta

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 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.

What To Serve It With?

This is a great soup. I usually add a simple Greek Salad and have a great meal. But this soup will work with anything from a simple grilled chicken, salmon, or a steak. 

Some Other Great Instant Pot Soups

• INSTANT POT SAUSAGE AND LENTIL SOUP

• INSTANT POT MINESTRONE SOUP (GLUTEN-FREE)

• PRESSURE COOKER, INSTANT POT, THE BEST AND EASIEST INSTANT POT CURRIED PUMPKIN SOUP

• PRESSURE COOKER (INSTANT POT) ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP WITH HOMEMADE MEATBALLS

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