AVGOLEMONO SOUP WITH LEEK AND CELERY

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From Diane Seed's Mediterranean Dishes. Classic avgolemono ranks up there as one of the world's best soups.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Lemon

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs leeks, thinly sliced
4 large celery ribs, chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cups fresh chicken stock
1 lemon, juice of, to taste
2 eggs
salt
white pepper
fresh dill (optional)

Steps:

  • In a stock pot saute the leeks and celery in olive oil until softened. Add the chicken stock and simmer 20 minutes. Puree the mixture with an immersion blender.
  • Just before serving, beat the lemon juice and eggs together until light and frothy. Slowly beat a ladleful of hot soup into the egg and lemon mixture, stir well, then whisk back into the soup pot.
  • Stir the soup well to make sure the eggs are incorporated so that they do not curdle.
  • Adjust seasoning, add salt and pepper and serve warm. Garnish each serving with fresh dill if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.1, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 109.3, Sodium 290.5, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 10.1, Protein 9.2

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