Avgolemoni: how to make Greek chicken soup
A rich and comforting Greek take on a classic winter warmer
Recipe taken from Theo Michaels’ latest cookbook, Microwave Mug Soups, published by Lorenz Books, £10, November 2017, available online and in all good bookshops.
Method
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Step 1
Add the diced chicken breast and stock to a mug or bowl and microwave uncovered for 1 1⁄2 minutes (or until the chicken is cooked).
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Step 2
In a separate mug add the lemon juice and cornflour and stir until fully combined, then pour the cornflour mixture into the mug with the cooked chicken and stock and stir.
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Step 3
Using the mug that had the cornflour mixture in, crack an egg and whisk, then pour half the egg mixture into the soup and gently stir twice.
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Step 4
Microwave uncovered for 30 seconds, and season.
