AVGOLEMONO (GREEK EGG AND LEMON SOUP)

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The name of this classic soup comes from its two main ingredients: egg (avgo)and lemon juice (lemoni).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups Homemade Chicken Stock Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat
2 cups uncooked orzo, (rice-shaped pasta)
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
4 large eggs
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice, (4 lemons)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups stock to a boil. Add orzo; cook until al dente, 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper.
  • Dissolve cornstarch in 1/2 cup water. Heat remaining 2 cups stock until hot; do not boil.
  • In an electric mixer, beat eggs with whisk until fluffy; add cornstarch mixture and lemon juice. With mixer on medium-low speed, slowly add 1 to 2 cups hot stock until incorporated and mixture thickens slightly. Add any remaining stock to orzo.
  • Over low heat, slowly add egg mixture to orzo, stirring constantly until thickened and creamy. Do not let it come to a boil; eggs will curdle. Serve immediately.

ali randhawa
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The lemon flavor is so bright and fresh, and the eggs give it a rich and creamy texture. I will definitely be making this soup again.


VL
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This soup was a hit with my family! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of lemon and eggs. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Jackline Mabihya
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I was a bit skeptical about this soup at first, but I'm glad I tried it. It's so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. The lemon flavor is perfect and the eggs give it a nice richness. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Deejay Sammie
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This soup is amazing! I made it for my family and they loved it. The lemon flavor is so bright and fresh, and the eggs give it a rich and creamy texture. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Omer khan
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I was looking for a new soup recipe to try and I found this one. It's so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. The lemon flavor is perfect and the eggs give it a nice richness. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Muchanji Jessy
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of lemon and eggs. It's so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftovers. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Mahar Usman
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The lemon flavor is so bright and fresh, and the eggs give it a rich and creamy texture. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Awais Alirana
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This soup was a hit with my family! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of lemon and eggs. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Colin Swartz
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I was a bit skeptical about this soup at first, but I'm glad I tried it. It's so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. The lemon flavor is perfect and the eggs give it a nice richness. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Jeremy Freedom
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This soup is amazing! I made it for my family and they loved it. The lemon flavor is so bright and fresh, and the eggs give it a rich and creamy texture. I will definitely be making this soup again.