Egg-Lemon Soup (Avgolemono)

"Taken from The Best International Recipe, posted for safekeeping. Serve IMMEDIATELY - it thickens to a gravy-like consistency when reheated."
 
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Ready In:
30mins
Ingredients:
11
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Bring broth to boil in a large saucepan over high heat.
  • Add rice, lemon zest, cardamom, bay leaves, and salt.
  • Reduce heat to medium and simmer until rice is tender, 16 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove and discard bay leaves, cardamom, and lemon zest.
  • Return broth to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low.
  • Whisk whole eggs, yolks, and lemon juice together in a medium bowl until combined.
  • Ladle about 2 cups of the hot broth and slowly whisk it into the eggs to temper, then slowly whisk the egg mixture back into the soup.
  • Continue to cook the soup over low heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Do not let the soup simmer or boil.
  • Divide the soup among serving bowls, sprinkle with scallion and/or mint, and serve immediately.

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  1. We have tried many variations and this is our favorite. The cardamom is what really makes it
     
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