Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup) Recipe

Ingredients (14)

• 1 (3 1/2-pound) whole chicken, cut into 6 pieces
• 12 cups water
• 2 large carrots, quartered
• 2 stalks celery, quartered
• 1 large onion, peeled and halved
• 2 bay leaves
• 5 whole black peppercorns
• 2 teaspoons salt, more to taste
• 1/2 cup dry orzo, or rice
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
• 4 to 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Fresh dill sprigs, for garnish