Kotosoupa Avgolemono (Keto)
Chicken and Egg-Lemon Soup (No Rice/Orzo)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no rice, orzo, or other grains are added to the soup. About 5g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A comforting chicken soup with tender pieces of chicken, simmered in a rich broth, and finished with a creamy, tangy egg-lemon (avgolemono) sauce. The keto version ensures no traditional rice or orzo pasta is included.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (e.g., thigh, breast), chicken broth, eggs, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no rice, orzo, or other grains are added to the soup. Ensure the avgolemono is thickened with eggs and lemon, not flour or starch.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Για την Κοτόσουπα Αυγολέμονο, παρακαλώ χωρίς ρύζι ή άλλα δημητριακά. Το αυγολέμονο είναι δεμένο μόνο με αυγά και λεμόνι, όχι με αλεύρι ή άμυλο;
For the Kotosoupa Avgolemono, please no rice or other grains. Is the avgolemono thickened only with eggs and lemon, not flour or starch?
Watch out for
Commonly contains rice or orzo pasta. Flour can be used to thicken the avgolemono sauce. Watch for added high-carb vegetables like carrots.
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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