Egg-Lemon Soup (Avgolemono)

Egg-Lemon Soup (Avgolemono)
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Ingredients:
6 -7 cups hot chicken stock
1/3 cup orzo pasta ( or rice)
3 large eggs, separated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

Directions:
Add orzo to the boiling chicken stock.
Simmer about 15 minutes until cooked.
Remove from heat.
Separate eggs and beat with salt until stiff.
Add yolks one at a time, beating gently.
Slowly add lemon juice, still beating.
SLOWLY add about one cup of the hot stock, mixing well.
Pour mixture into remaining stock, stirring constantly until thickened enough to coat spoon.
Do not boil or curdling will result!
Add salt to taste, if necessary.
DELICIOUS!

Servings: 4-6

Time preparation: 10 min.

Time total: 30 min.

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