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avgolemono-lemon-soup
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5 from 1 vote

Greek Lemon Egg Soup

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken broth best quality possible
  • ½ cup orzo (Substitute cooked rice for gluten-free version)
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 Tbsps fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • dill or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Bring broth to a boil on the stove.
  • Add orzo and cook about 7 minutes. Remove broth from heat.
  • Whisk eggs and lemon juice together in a bowl.
  • Add a couple of tablespoons of broth to the egg mixture whisking briskly so the hot broth does not cook the eggs.
  • After you have mixed some of the broth into the egg mix add the egg mix back into the broth whisking briskly and constantly. Return mix to low heat and heat through.
  • Serve with herbs for garnish.

Notes

Recipe credit Bon Appetit.