Greek · soup
Avgolemono Soup
Avgolemono Soup reads citrus 6.8, umami 6.5 and sourness 6.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Greek soup, about 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 7.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.7 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 8.6 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.8 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.1 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 1.6 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 6.8 · Umami 6.5 · Sourness 6.1 · Salinity 4.3 · Richness 4.0 · Herbaceous 1.4 · Fruity 1.4 · Sweetness 1.0 · Earthy 0.8 · Heat 0.7 · Warm Spice 0.7 · Allium 0.7 · Floral 0.7
What's in it (7)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup short-grain rice
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded (optional)
Time & effort: about 30 min (25 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 57.3 kcal, 4.8 g protein, 2.2 g fat, 4.8 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Cook rice or orzo in simmering chicken broth until tender.
- Whisk eggs and lemon juice together, then slowly temper with hot broth.
- Stir the mixture back into the pot off heat and serve immediately, seasoned with salt and white pepper.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.