GREEK AVGOLEMONO

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The name of this classic soup comes from its two main ingredients: egg (avgo) and lemon (lemoni).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock
2 cups uncooked orzo, (rice-shaped pasta)
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
4 large eggs
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice, (4 lemons)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups stock to a boil. Add orzo; cook until al dente, 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper.
  • Dissolve cornstarch in 1/2 cup water. Heat remaining 2 cups stock until hot; do not boil.
  • In an electric mixer, beat eggs with whisk until fluffy; add cornstarch mixture and lemon juice. With mixer on medium-low speed, slowly add one to two cups hot stock until incorporated and mixture thickens slightly. Add any remaining stock to orzo.
  • Over low heat, slowly add egg mixture to orzo, stirring constantly until thickened and creamy. Do not let it come to a boil; the eggs will curdle. Serve immediately.

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