Keto Avgolemono
Keto Egg-Lemon Chicken Soup (No Rice/Orzo)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no rice, orzo, or any other starch added to the soup for thickening. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Cypriot dishes.
What it is
A comforting and tangy chicken soup, traditionally thickened with rice or orzo. The keto version maintains the rich chicken broth base, shredded chicken, and the iconic creamy egg-lemon emulsion, but strictly omits any starchy grains.
Key ingredients
Chicken broth, shredded cooked chicken, eggs, lemon juice, salt, pepper, fresh parsley.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no rice, orzo, or any other starch added to the soup for thickening. Ensure it's just the chicken broth, chicken, and egg-lemon mixture.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Για το Keto Αυγολέμονο, παρακαλώ επιβεβαιώστε ότι δεν έχει ρύζι, κριθαράκι ή άλλα άμυλα. Μόνο ζωμός, κοτόπουλο και αυγολέμονο.
For the Keto Avgolemono, please confirm no rice, orzo, or any starch is added. Just chicken broth, chicken, and egg-lemon.
Watch out for
Rice, orzo, or other flour/starch thickeners.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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