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Greek Egg and Lemon Soup

Comforting Greek Egg and Lemon Soup for Quick, Cozy Dinners

This Greek Egg and Lemon Soup, or Avgolemono, offers a creamy texture and zesty lemon flavor for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth homemade if possible
  • 1 cup medium-grain rice Valencia or Arborio rice recommended
  • 2 large eggs separated into whites and yolks
  • ¼ cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice adjust to taste
  • 1 each lemon zest
  • to taste salt to balance flavor
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • to garnish fresh dill or parsley

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, bring 6 cups of low-sodium chicken broth to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, add 1 cup of medium-grain rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender.
  2. In a mixing bowl, crack 2 large eggs and separate the whites from the yolks. Whisk the egg whites until frothy, then gradually whisk in the yolks until smooth.
  3. Ladle hot broth into the egg mixture gradually, whisking continuously to temper the eggs for about 1-2 minutes.
  4. After tempering, pour the egg mixture back into the pot while stirring continuously for about 1 minute.
  5. Add the zest of 1 lemon and mix in ¼ cup of fresh-squeezed lemon juice, seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Serve the soup in bowls, garnishing with fresh dill or parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Reheat the soup on low heat to prevent curdling. Adjust flavors as desired and consider adding vegetables for variety.

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