AVGOLEMONO SOUP (GREEK EGG-LEMON SOUP)

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This is my favorite soup ever. I've loved it since I was a little girl. I think this is the closest recipe to the authentic greek restaurants.

Provided by ..tiffany..

Categories     Lemon

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
6 egg yolks
8 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup orzo pasta
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 large lemon, zest of
salt
sliced pita bread, on the side

Steps:

  • Combine milk, corn starch, egg yolks. Set aside.
  • Boil the chicken stock in a large soup pot (4 quart is good). Once the stock is boiling, add the orzo pasta and let it cook covered for 9-12 minutes (until pasta is tender).
  • When pasta is tender, remove the pot from the heat and add the egg mixture and butter. Stir slowly until it all blends together.
  • Return the pot back to the heat and continue to cook the soup. It will thicken slightly.
  • Remove from the heat again and add the lemon juice and lemon peel.
  • Serve with pita bread.

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