Avgolemono Recipe

Name: Avgolemono
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 5 cups chicken or vegetable stock, preferably homemade (page 160 or 162); 1/2 cup long-grain rice or orzo; 1 carrot, thinly sliced; 1 celery stalk, minced; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1 cup chopped tomato, optional; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or more to taste; Minced fresh dill or parsley leaves for garnish

Servings: persons

5 cups chicken or vegetable stock, preferably homemade (page 160 or 162)
1/2 cup long-grain rice or orzo
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1 celery stalk, minced
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup chopped tomato, optional
2 eggs
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
Minced fresh dill or parsley leaves for garnish

1
Put the stock in a large, deep saucepan or casserole and turn the heat to medium-high.
2
When it is just about boiling, turn the heat down to medium so that it bubbles but not too vigorously.
3
Stir in the rice, carrot, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are all tender, about 20 minutes.
4
Season with salt and pepper and add the tomato if youre using it; turn the heat under the soup to low.
5
Use a whisk to beat the eggs in a bowl with the lemon zest and juice; still beating, add about 1/2 cup of the hot stock.
6
Gradually add about another cup of the stock, beating all the while.
7
Pour this mixture back into the soup and reheat, but under no circumstances allow the mixture to boil or the eggs will scramble.
8
Taste and add salt, pepper, or lemon juice as necessary.
9
Garnish with the dill and serve.
10
Here good stock really is a must, because you are not adding much to it at all.
11
Omit the carrot, celery, tomatoes, and zest.
12
Heat the stock, cook the rice, and proceed to step 2.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups chicken or vegetable stock, preferably homemade (page 160 or 162), 1/2 cup long-grain rice or orzo, 1 carrot, thinly sliced, 1 celery stalk, minced, and more.

Yes, Avgolemono falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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