Greek Avgolemono Soup with Rice
A Greek soup of chicken broth and rice, finished with egg and lemon for a smooth, slightly thickened broth.
This version of avgolemono combines chicken broth, rice, egg, and lemon. The egg and lemon juice are mixed separately and gradually tempered with hot broth before being added to the soup, helping create an even texture.
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Method
- 01
Cook the rice
Bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the rice and simmer gently for 35 minutes, or until very tender.
Ready to continue when: The rice is very tender and the broth has gained some body.
35 min - 02
Mix the egg and lemon
While the rice cooks, squeeze the lemon and whisk its juice with the eggs in a bowl until evenly combined.
Ready to continue when: The egg and lemon juice form an even mixture.
- 03
Temper the mixture
Take the soup off the heat. Gradually whisk several ladlefuls of hot broth into the egg and lemon mixture to temper it.
Ready to continue when: The egg mixture is warm and fluid, with no visible lumps.
- 04
Combine and finish the soup
Slowly pour the tempered mixture into the pot while stirring. Heat over medium-low for 4 minutes without letting it boil.
Ready to continue when: The soup is evenly combined and slightly thickened, without coming to a boil.
4 min
Ingredients
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