Avgolemono Soup (Soupa Avgolemono)
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Avgolemono Soup (Soupa Avgolemono)
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Avgolemono soup is a traditional Greek soup with ancient Mediterranean roots that consists of beaten eggs and lemon stirred into chicken broth.
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Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken , cut in pieces
- 2 carrots , cut in 1-inch slices (optional)
- 1 cup rice , ideally short grain
- 4 eggs , separated
- Juice of 2 lemons
- ¼ cup minced fresh dill
- dill sprigs (for garnish)
- salt
- pepper
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Instructions
- Place chicken pieces and carrots (optional) in a large pot with 8 cups (2 l) of water. Cover and simmer for one hour.
- Take the chicken pieces and carrots out of the pot and let cool.
- Bring the remaining broth to a boil, salt to taste. Add the rice and simmer covered for 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In the meantime, remove the chicken flesh from the bones and tear into small pieces. Set aside.
- When the broth is done simmering, take 2 cups (500 ml) of the chicken broth and set aside.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff.
- Combine the yolks with the lemon juice and beat well. Add mixture to egg whites and stir.
- Then slowly add 2 cups (500 ml) of the hot chicken broth to the mixture while beating constantly to avoid curdling.
- When the eggs and the broth are well incorporated, pour this mixture back into the remaining broth and rice. Add minced dill, stir well, and simmer for a few minutes without boiling.
- Add the chicken pieces and carrots and stir well.
- Serve in bowls, with fresh ground pepper and garnish with dill sprigs.
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