Avgolemono Soup (Lemon)

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Title: Avgolemono Soup (Lemon)
Categories: Soups/stews
Yield: 10 servings

2 c Milk 2 tb Cornstarch
6 ea Egg yolks, beaten 2 qt Basic chicken stock
1/2 c Long grain rice 1/2 ea Stick butter 1/8 lb
1 ea Chopped parsley to taste 1 c Fresh lemon juice
1 ea Grated lemon peel (optional) 1 ea Salt and pepper

Stir the milk and cornstarch together and beat in the egg yolks. Set aside.
Bring the stock to boil in a 4 qt. soup pot and add the rice. Cook,
covered, until the rice is puffy and tender, about 25 min. Remove the soup
form heat, add milk and egg mixture, stirring carefully. Continue to cook
for a moment until all thickens. Remove from the heat again and add the
butter, chopped parsley, and lemon juice. You may wish to add some grated
lemon peel as well.

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