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Avgolemono Instant Pot

Avgolemono Instant Pot

5 from 6 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

There is nothing better on a cold winter day than a batch of homemade Avgolemono Instant Pot! It's so good! You won't even miss your local Greek restaurant!

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 chicken breasts (boneless breast of)–diced
  • 1/2 cup onions, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 4 cups chicken broth, or chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  • 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.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, or Pressure Cooker

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 18gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 1080mgPotassium: 386mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 134IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg