Vegetarian Avgolemono Soup
This vegetarian Greek avgolemono soup with orzo is hearty and has a nice fresh lemon flavor. The eggs in this soup make it both luxuriously creamy and satisfying.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 12, 2026Share
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This vegetarian Greek avgolemono soup with orzo is hearty and has a nice fresh lemon flavor. The eggs in this soup make it both luxuriously creamy and satisfying.
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Ingredients 9
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 large carrots, chopped
5 stalks celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
8 cups vegetable broth
1 cup orzo
3 large eggs
2 medium lemons, juiced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Heat up the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion; cook until veggies soften and flavors have mingled, about 3 minutes.
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Pour in the vegetable broth and bring it to a boil. Cook for at least 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender, or longer for a more flavorful broth.
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Use a slotted spoon to move the vegetable pieces into a food processor. Blend until smooth and return to the pot.
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Add the orzo and cook, stirring every now and then, until it is tender but still firm, about 11 minutes.
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Meanwhile, whisk eggs and lemon juice in a bowl. Whisk a few tablespoons of the hot broth into the egg and lemon mixture constantly so the eggs do not curdle. Continue until lemon-egg mixture is hot, then add to the broth.
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Turn down the heat and cook for about 3 minutes, without letting it boil, until the soup thickens up a bit. Allow soup to cool slightly before serving; it will become even thicker. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 179 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 6g
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Saturated Fat 1g
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Cholesterol 70mg
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Sodium 81mg
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Total Carbohydrate 27g
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Dietary Fiber 4g
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Protein 7g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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