Enjoy this comforting avgolemono soup for holiday celebrationsor the next time you’re under the weather.
Don’t be surprised if a grandmother offers a bowl when you’reunder the weather.
Its velvety texture and citrusy tang make it soothing for the body and soul.
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Enjoy Lisa’s family’s soup for your own holiday celebrationor the next time you’re under the weather.
What Is Avgolemono Soup?
In the Byzantine Era, avgolemono soup became favored as a nourishing dish.
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To this day, it remains a dish that symbolizes warmth and comfort for the body and soul.
This soup is best made ahead by only preparing a portion of the recipe in advance.
Prepare the soup as directed through Step 2, cooking the rice until almost tender.
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Thaw overnight in the refrigerator if frozen, then reheat on the stovetop until hot throughout.
Proceed with the recipe at that point as written.
Reheat on the stovetop over low heat to keep it from separating.
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Cook until hot throughout and serve.
Make egg mixture:
Whisk together eggs and lemon juice in a bowl until frothy.
Gradually stir 1 cup of hot broth from Dutch oven into egg mixture.
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Remove from heat, and stir until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
Garnish soup, and serve:
Ladle soup into bowls.
Top evenly with fresh dill and black pepper, and serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
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It can be particularly beneficial when you’re feeling under the weather.
“Avgolemono” is a Greek word that translates to “egg-lemon"the primary ingredients of the soup.
This soup should be served hot for the most comforting experience.
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
