From Sandi's Recipe File - Avgolemono Soup

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"Avgolemono Soup"

Recipe Source:
April 2000 Issue of
Homemaker's Magazine

Serving Size: Makes 6 servings

Amount Ingredient

6 cups chicken stock

3/4 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta) or rice

3 large eggs

4 tablespoons lemon juice

Salt

Freshly ground pepper

Thin lemon slices

Chopped fresh dill (optional)

Preparation Instructions:

In medium saucepan, bring chicken stock to boil. Stir in orzo; reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender.
In small bowl, whisk eggs well, then whisk in lemon juice followed by 1/2 cup of the hot soup. Whisking constantly, gradually pour egg mixture into remaining hot (not boiling) soup. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve garnished with lemon slices and dill, if desired. Makes 6 servings.
Per serving: 124 calories; 11 g carbohydrates; 10 g protein; 4 g fat; 0.4 g fibre.

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