Avgolemono — Egg-Lemon Soup (Greece)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2
Avgolemono, Egg-Lemon Soup straight from Greece
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Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

5 cups vegetable stock
1/2 cup long-grain rice ( or orzo )
1 carrot , thinly sliced
1 celery rib , minced
1 dash salt , to taste
1 dash pepper , to taste
1 cup tomatoes , seeded , chopped ( optional )
2 eggs
1 teaspoon lemon zest , minced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ( more or less )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
87
Sugar
2g
Fat
3g
Avgolemono is a classic Greek soup that has been enjoyed for centuries. It's a simple dish that is made by creating a lemony egg and rice broth. The soup's flavor, like many traditional Greek foods, comes from the freshness of the ingredients and the simple preparation. It's the perfect dish to brighten up a gloomy day or when you're looking for a comforting, homemade meal. The soup is light enough to enjoy any time of year, yet hearty enough to fill you up.

Instructions

1.In a pot, bring the vegetable stock to a boil and add the rice. Cover the pot and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked to your liking.
2.Add the sliced carrot and minced celery to the pot, along with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes over low heat, until the veggies are tender.
3.If you like, add chopped tomatoes to the soup and cook for a few minutes longer.
4.In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, lemon zest and fresh lemon juice.
5.Remove the pot from the heat and, while stirring constantly, slowly pour in the egg mixture. Keep stirring until the soup thickens a bit and the eggs are fully cooked.
6.Serve the Avgolemono soup hot or warm, garnished with some fresh parsley or dill, if you like.

PROS

This Greek soup is packed with flavor, and the combination of egg and lemon creates a velvety texture that is comforting and warming.

It’s easy to make, and is vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free friendly.

CONS

Be careful when adding the egg mixture to the soup.
You need to stir continuously to ensure the eggs don’t scramble in the soup.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is a healthy option for lunch or dinner.
Thanks to its high protein content from the eggs, it will help you feel full for longer and give you an energy boost. The lemon juice in this recipe also provides a good amount of vitamin C, which is important for immune health. The carrots are a good source of vitamin A, as well.

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