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Greek Lemon Soup

 

Greek Lemon Soup

Avga = egg. Lemono = lemon. Avgalemono = egg and lemon soup.
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/3 cup uncooked white rice
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 tbsp grated lemon rind
  • 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Bring stock to a boil. Pour in the rice and cook about 20 minutes. Reduce to low heat. Beat the egg yolks together in a bowl with a wire whisk, then whisk in the lemon rind, lemon juice, and a big pinch of salt. Pour about 1/2 cup of the hot broth into the egg mixture, then pour it back into the broth, whisking constantly. Simmer about 5 minutes over low heat until slightly thickened. Serve with crusty bread and a big chunk of cheddar cheese for a full meal.
Keyword eggs, lemon, soup

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