Description
A traditional Greek soup made with lemon and egg for a creamy texture.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot, heat the chicken broth over medium heat.
- Add the cooked rice and bring to a simmer.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs and lemon juice together until combined.
- Gradually add a ladle of hot broth to the egg mixture while whisking to temper the eggs.
- Slowly pour the egg mixture back into the pot, stirring continuously.
- Heat gently, do not boil, until thickened.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve hot for best flavor.
- Adjust lemon juice according to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg