Avgolemono Soup
This classic Greek avgolemono soup is a comforting and bright dish, perfect for any season. The combination of chicken broth, rice, and a silky lemon-egg liaison creates a uniquely rich yet tangy flavor. It's a nourishing and satisfying meal that's surprisingly easy to prepare.
Alkuperäinen resepti: Forkin
- Kokonaisaika
- 45 min
- Annoksia
- 4
- Vaikeustaso
- Keskitaso
- Annosta kohti
- 175 kcal
Allergeenitiedot: saattaa sisältää seuraavia: kananmunat. Tarkista aina ainesosien pakkaukset, jos sinulla on allergia.
Esivalmistelut
Ainesosat
Ainesosat
- 1,4 lchicken broth
- 240 mlwater
- 0,5 kuppiwhite rice, short-grain or medium-grain
- 1 tlsalt
- 0,5 tlblack pepper, freshly ground
avgolemono
- 3 kplegg, large, separated
- 0,25 kuppilemon juice, freshly squeezed
garnish
- 1 rklfresh parsley, chopped(valinnainen)
Välineet
ladle · medium bowl · large pot · whisk
Valmistusohje
Vaihe vaiheelta
- 1
Combine the chicken broth and water in a large pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Noin 5 min
- 2
Add the rice to the boiling broth, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
Noin 20 min
Kokin vinkki: Stir occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- 3
While the rice cooks, prepare the avgolemono liaison. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg whites until light and foamy.
Noin 3 min
- 4
Add the egg yolks to the foamy whites and whisk vigorously until well combined and slightly pale.
Noin 2 min
- 5
Gradually whisk in the lemon juice into the egg mixture until fully incorporated.
Noin 1 min
- 6
Once the rice is cooked, slowly ladle about two cups of the hot broth from the pot into the egg-lemon mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs and prevent them from scrambling.
Noin 2 min
Kokin vinkki: Adding the hot broth slowly is crucial to prevent the eggs from cooking too quickly.
- 7
Pour the tempered egg-lemon mixture back into the pot with the remaining soup, stirring constantly.
Noin 1 min
Kokin vinkki: Do not boil the soup after adding the avgolemono, or the eggs may curdle.
- 8
Heat the soup gently over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it has slightly thickened.
Noin 3 min
Kokin vinkki: The soup should be warm and creamy, not boiling.
- 9
Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
Noin 1 min
- 10
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Annosta kohti
Ravintoarvot
- Kalorit
- 175,4kcal
- Proteiini
- 10,3g
- Hiilihydraatit
- 22,8g
- Rasva
- 5g
- Kuitu
- 0,5g
- Sokeri
- 1,9g
Arvio perustuu reseptin ainesosamääriin. Arvot voivat vaihdella tuotemerkkien ja korvaavien ainesosien mukaan.
Säilytä hyvänä
Store leftover avgolemono soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat, stirring frequently, being careful not to boil to prevent curdling. You may need to add a splash of broth or water to thin it out.