Avgolemono (Greek Soup)
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Soup- Stew- Chowder- Chili
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken stock OR 2 (13 1/4 oz.) cans chicken stock, divided use
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 3 egg yolks
- 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Directions
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In a 3-quart microwave-safe dish, combine 2 cups of the stock with rice and butter. Cover and microwave on high until mixture starts to boil (6 to 8 minutes); cover and set side in warm pieces.
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In a 2-cup microwave-safe dish, microwave remaining 1 cup stock on high until boiling (2 to 3 minutes).
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In a small bowl, whisk yolks until light and fluffy. Gradually add lemon juice, whisking to blend. Whisking constantly, very gradually add the 1 cup hot stock to egg mixture.
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Gently whisk egg yolk mixture into hot rice and stock mixture. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes before ladling into warmed bowls. Serve at once.