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Greek Egg and Lemon Soup

Creamy Greek Egg and Lemon Soup: A Cozy 30-Minute Delight

This Greek Egg and Lemon Soup, or Avgolemono, offers a delightful blend of creamy texture and zesty lemon brightness, ready in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 6 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth opt for homemade or high-quality store-bought
  • 1 cup Medium-Grain White Rice Valencia or Arborio; cauliflower rice can be used for a lower-carb alternative
For the Creamy Texture
  • 2 large Eggs separated
For the Bright Flavor
  • 1/4 cup Fresh-Squeezed Lemon Juice adjust based on taste preferences
  • 1 lemon Lemon Zest elevates the lemon flavor and aroma
For Seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
For Garnish
  • Fresh Dill or Parsley adds a lovely herbal note

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large pot, bring 6 cups of low-sodium chicken broth to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Stir in 1 cup of medium-grain white rice and reduce the heat to low, allowing it to simmer gently. Cover the pot and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the broth.
  2. While the rice cooks, crack 2 large eggs into a mixing bowl, separating the whites from the yolks. Beat the egg whites until frothy, about 1-2 minutes, then gradually mix in the yolks.
  3. Slowly ladle about 1/2 cup of the hot chicken broth from the pot into the beaten eggs, whisking continuously to blend. This gradual heating prevents curdling.
  4. Once the rice is cooked, remove the pot from heat. Gently stir the tempered egg mixture back into the pot, whisking continuously for about 1 minute.
  5. Add the zest and juice of 1 lemon to the pot, along with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Ladle the warm Greek Egg and Lemon Soup into bowls, garnishing with freshly chopped dill or parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Be careful not to rush the tempering of the eggs to maintain a smooth texture. Adjust lemon and seasoning according to taste.

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