Sharing Recipes--Easy Avgolemono

The name means "egg and lemon", the two most important ingredients that produce this light, nourishing soup.

This high-protein soup can be served on its own for a pick-me-up lunch or supper.

Although the recipe calls for arborio rice, feel free to substitute orzo or any small shaped pasta.

Ingredients

5 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup Italian arborio rice
1 lemon, juiced
2 large eggs
Salt and pepper, to taste

Procedure

• Pour the chicken broth into a saucepan and bring it to a boil.

• Add the rice and cook until chewy, but soft. Italian arborio rice will take about 20 minutes.

• Take the pan off the heat and set aside. Let it sit for five minutes. If the rice mixture is too hot, it will curdle the eggs.
  

• In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until frothy and then add the lemon juice.

• Add the rice mixture, a spoonful at a time, to the egg mixture. Stir well.

• Season with salt and pepper.

Makes 3-4 servings