regional dishRecommended
Avgolemono
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The Verdict
A silky, lemony egg-and-chicken soup that is the definition of comfort.
Why go
The emulsion of egg and lemon creates a creamy texture without using any actual dairy.
Best for
Food · Families
Skip if
You have an aversion to egg-thickened soups.
Best months
Winter-Spring
Recommendation
Recommended
Understand the place
Egg-and-lemon chicken soup, silky and dairy-free despite the creamy texture. The emulsion is the whole trick, and the comfort food of choice when ill or cold.
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