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Avgolemono

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Avgolemono

Avgolemono

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Equipment

  • - Blender: For pureeing the lemon and egg mixture into a smooth consistency.

  • - Non-Stick Saucepan: Reduces sticking, perfect for cooking avgolemono soup without extra effort in cleanup.

  • superset:

  • - French Press or Coffee Maker (optional): For straining the soup after boiling; this can be a unique approach if you prefer an infusion method over traditional sieving.

  • - Large Cooking Pot with Lid: To cook the rice and chicken broth components effectively, ensuring even heat distribution.

  • - Measuring Cups and Spoons: Precision in ingredient measurements is key for this recipe's success.

  • - Whisk or Fork: Useful for beating eggs to ensure a smooth mixture when preparing the avgolemono component.

  • - Colander: Essential for straining cooked rice and chicken broth, removing any unwanted solids before adding other ingredients.

  • - Rubber Spatula: Helps in mixing without scratching surfaces, especially useful during the process of combining all components gently.

  • - Strainer or Fine Mesh Sieve: For a smoother texture if you prefer not to use a blender for straining the egg and lemon mixture into the soup.

  • - Potato Masher (optional): Useful for mashing some vegetables in your recipe, although it's not directly required for Avgolemono but might be handy depending on modifications or additions to the dish.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken broth

  • 1/4 cup uncooked orzo (or rice or pastina)

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 3 eggs

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

In a large saucepan, bring the broth to a boil.
2

Instruction 2

Add the orzo, rice, or pastina and cook until tender but still al dente, about 7 minutes (20, if using rice). Season with the salt and pepper and reduce heat to low; simmer.
3

Instruction 3

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and lemon juice until smooth.
4

Instruction 4

Ladle about 1 cup of the hot broth into the egg-and-lemon mixture, then whisk to combine.
5

Instruction 5

Add the mixture back to the simmering saucepan. Stir just until the soup becomes opaque and thickens as the eggs cook, 1 to 2 minutes. Add more salt and pepper, if desired, and serve.
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