Avgolemono Recipe
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Ingredients
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Soups
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Rice
In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of chicken broth to a boil. Add the uncooked rice and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- 2
Prepare the Chicken Broth
In a large pot, combine the remaining 2 cups of chicken broth and the cooked, shredded chicken. Heat over medium heat until warmed through.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
- 4
Temper the Egg Mixture
Take a ladle of the warm chicken broth from the pot and slowly add it to the egg and lemon mixture while whisking continuously. This will prevent the eggs from curdling.
- 5
Add Egg Mixture to Soup
Once tempered, slowly pour the egg mixture back into the large pot with the warmed chicken broth and shredded chicken, stirring constantly.
- 6
Add Cooked Rice
Stir in the cooked rice and season with salt and black pepper. Heat gently until the soup is warmed through, but do not let it boil.