Avgolemono

* Exported from MasterCook *

AVGOLEMONO

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Greek

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 c Chicken broth
1 c Uncooked rice
4 Eggs, separated
4 tb Lemon juice

Make chicken broth and heat to boiling; add rice.
Simmer covered about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and
set aside. In a bowl, beat egg whites until stiff;
add yolks and beat well. Beat continuously adding
lemon juice a little at a time. Then add about 1/5 of
the broth, beating continuously. Pour this mixture
back into the pot of broth and rice. Mix well over
heat but, to avoid curdling, do not allow soup to come
to a boil. Serve immediately.



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