GREEK CHICKEN AVGOLEMONO SOUP: LEMONY CHICKEN SOUP - 2 WAYS
"The most popular Greek soup has to be the classic Chicken Avgolemono. It is made with an egg-lemon sauce known as avgolemono, homemade chicken stock, flavorful chunks of chicken, and lots of zesty lemon juice. We think of it as Greek penicillin, especially during the colder months...."
INGREDIENTS
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With the Yolks & Whites:
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The Stock Ingredients:
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1 whole chicken, about 3 pounds
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16 cups (4 liters) cold water
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1 onion
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2 carrots
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2 celery stalks
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6 garlic cloves
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon black peppercorns
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1 teaspoon dried oregano, optional
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1/2 teaspoon turmeric
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1-2 cups Arborio rice
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1-2 cups diced carrots
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1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, or more
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salt, to taste
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8 eggs, separated
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garnish: fresh dill or parsley
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For the yolk version:
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Same stock ingredients
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1 cup orzo or rice
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8 egg yolks
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1 heaping tablespoon cornstarch
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1/2 cup lemon juice, or more
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Garnish: dill or parsley
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