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Avgolemono Soup (Greek Egg Lemon Soup)

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This is our interpretation of a soup we first enjoyed at “The Greek Streak” restaurant in Price, Utah and, subsequently, in many other Greek restaurants around the country. While it’s a quick and easy soup, be sure to adhere to the directions on “tempering” the eggs; if the broth is too hot or you don’t pour them in slowly, you’ll end up with lemon-flavoured Greek egg drop soup instead of a smooth Avgolemono Soup.

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts Chicken Broth
  • ⅔ cups Orzo
  • 3 whole Eggs
  • 1-½ whole Lemons, Juiced

Preparation

1. Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in the orzo, reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until pasta is done. Turn off the heat, keeping the pan in its place.
2. Place the eggs in a clean bowl and beat just well mixed. Continuing to beat, gradually add the lemon juice.
3. When the broth cools to about 160 degrees F temper the beaten eggs by slowly adding about 3 cups of the hot chicken broth to them, beating as you add the broth in a very thin stream.
4. Using a large fork, vigorously stir the orzo and remaining hot broth in an S pattern while quickly pouring all of the egg/lemon mixture into the saucepan.
5. Keep the pan warm over very low heat, and stir in an S pattern until the soup thickens slightly and the froth is broken down. Serve hot.

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whatlifedishesout on 9.5.2010

I make a version of this (posted on my blog, but not on TK) using rice instead of orzo. My kids go nuts for this stuff!!!

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Birdie on 8.31.2010

I have been attempting this soup for years. I came close but never got it perfect. I didn’t clue in that it had eggs. I’ll try it once the heat wave passes and fall decides to stay.

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boxofrocks on 9.13.2010

I just whipped up a scaled down (for 2) version of this for lunch, and wow, is it good. Tempering eggs always makes me nervous, but I took my time and it turned out perfect. The only addition I made was some lemon zest in the broth with the orzo, but I really love the tang. Thanks for posting.

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