Avgolemono - Greek Soup

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Ingredients:

• 1 quart chicken broth
• 3/4 cup rice, cooked
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

• Slowly heat the broth to a light boil.
• Reduce heat to below a simmer and add the cooked rice.
• In a bowl, lightly beat the yolks with the lemon juice.
• Add one ounce of the warm broth to the egg mixture and mix well.
• Remove the broth from the heat and slowly whisk in the egg mixture.
• Warm over low heat for 20 minutes. Do not simmer.
• Check the seasonings.
• Serve immediately.

This Greek soup is light but flavorful.