AVGOLEMONO SOUP WITH LEEK AND CELERY

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From Diane Seed's Mediterranean Dishes. Classic avgolemono ranks up there as one of the world's best soups.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Lemon

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs leeks, thinly sliced
4 large celery ribs, chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cups fresh chicken stock
1 lemon, juice of, to taste
2 eggs
salt
white pepper
fresh dill (optional)

Steps:

  • In a stock pot saute the leeks and celery in olive oil until softened. Add the chicken stock and simmer 20 minutes. Puree the mixture with an immersion blender.
  • Just before serving, beat the lemon juice and eggs together until light and frothy. Slowly beat a ladleful of hot soup into the egg and lemon mixture, stir well, then whisk back into the soup pot.
  • Stir the soup well to make sure the eggs are incorporated so that they do not curdle.
  • Adjust seasoning, add salt and pepper and serve warm. Garnish each serving with fresh dill if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.1, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 109.3, Sodium 290.5, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 10.1, Protein 9.2

Tekeba Tebabal
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I love the creamy texture of this soup. It's so comforting and satisfying.


Sidra Pervaiz
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This soup is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Agyemang Jonason
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I've made this soup a few times and it's always been a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken or vegetables.


Owen Haught
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This is a good basic recipe for avgolemono soup. It's easy to follow and the soup turns out well.


glizzylover3 1335
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I'm not a fan of avgolemono soup, but this recipe was actually pretty good. I would make it again.


Abeta Ofori
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This soup was a disappointment. It was too thin and the flavor was just okay.


Ashok k RAy AMAT jankinagar
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I found this soup to be bland and lacking in flavor. I would not recommend it.


Dipto Talukdar
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This soup is a bit too sour for my taste. I would recommend adding less lemon juice.


Vella jutt
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Kedinetse Khetse
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and elegant dish.


Cassie Moore
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a unique and flavorful dish that I'll definitely be making again.


James Jegede
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting and the lemon flavor is really refreshing.


Jamal Fareed
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I love the addition of leek and celery in this soup. It gives it a nice crunch and flavor.


Bebe Ruthie
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This was my first time making avgolemono soup and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the soup was delicious.


Op Hacker
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. My family loves it!


Cobra Cai
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This soup is divine! The combination of lemon, eggs, and herbs is so flavorful and comforting.


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