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Soupa Avgolemono ( Greek Egg-Lemon Soup)

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This Greek soup features Chicken broth; strained, Raw long grain white rice, Eggs or egg yolks, Lemons; (juice only. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, bright, zesty notes. Comforting for cold days and perfect for meal prep. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 1427.7
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Greek soup features Chicken broth; strained, Raw long grain white rice, Eggs or egg yolks, Lemons; (juice only. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, bright, zesty notes. Comforting for cold days and perfect for meal prep. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 quart Chicken broth; strained
  • 1/2 cup Raw long grain white rice
  • 2 Whole Eggs or egg yolks
  • 2 Lemons; (juice only)
Directions
  1. 1
    Salt Bring the broth to a full boil in a soup kettle.
  2. 2
    Gradually add the rice, stirring constantly until the broth boils again.
  3. 3
    Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is just tender, not mushy, 12 to 14 minutes.
  4. 4
    Remove from the heat and keep warm while preparing avgolemono.
  5. 5
    Beat the eggs for 2 minutes.
  6. 6
    Continue to beat, gradually add the lemon juice.
  7. 7
    Slowly add some of the hot broth to the egg-lemon mixture, beating steadily.
  8. 8
    Stir the mixture into the soup and
  9. 9
    cook over minimum
  10. 10
    heat , without boiling, until the soup thickens to
  11. 11
    coat a spoon.
  12. 12
    Taste for salt, and keep warm over hot water until ready to serve.
  13. 13
    Pass the pepper mill at the table for additional zest.
  14. 14
    (If desired, bite-sized pieces of cooked chicken may be added to soup before adding the rice)

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1427.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 77.6g120%
Saturated Fat 21.4g107%
Cholesterol 1237.2mg413%
Sodium 436.6mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 11.1g4%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Sugars 2.7g
Protein 142.4g285%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: avgolemono, boiling, broth, chicken, egg, egglemon, eggs, grain, greek, juice, lemon, lemons, long, only, raw, rice, simmering, soup, soupa, strained
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