AVGOLEMONO SOUP

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Yield 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed and drained
2 quarts chicken broth
4 eggs, separated
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a 4- to 5-quart saucepot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, 3 minutes.
  • Stir in rice and continue cooking, 2 minutes more.
  • Stir in broth and bring to a boil. Stir once, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk egg whites to soft peaks. Whisk in egg yolks and lemon juice.
  • Remove soup from heat. Slowly ladle 1 cup soup into egg mixture while whisking constantly to temper eggs. Return tempered eggs to saucepot, stirring to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

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