Chilled and Dilled Avgolemono Soup

Chilled and Dilled Avgolemono Soup
Chilled and Dilled Avgolemono Soup
In the Greek soup known as avgolemono ("ahv-go-LEH-mo-no"), humble ingredients—chicken broth, lemon juice, eggs, a small amount of rice—morph into a light soup with the consistency of liquid velvet. Although avgolemono is traditionally served hot, it's an especially summery starter when chilled and seasoned with lots of dill.
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  • Served Person: 4 servings
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  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped dill
  • Carbohydrate 19 g(6%)
  • Cholesterol 100 mg(33%)
  • Fat 5 g(8%)
  • Fiber 0 g(1%)
  • Protein 10 g(20%)
  • Saturated Fat 2 g(8%)
  • Sodium 380 mg(16%)
  • Calories 170

Preparation Simmer stock and rice in a heavy medium saucepan, covered, until rice is very tender, about 30 minutes. Purée mixture in a blender (use caution when blending hot liquids). Whisk eggs together in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in hot stock mixture. Return to saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until soup registers 170°F on an instant-read thermometer. Strain soup through a fine-mesh sieve into a metal bowl. Stir in lemon juice, then quick-chill in an ice bath, stirring occasionally, until cold. Stir in scallion, dill, and salt and pepper to taste. Cooks' NoteSoup can be made 2 days ahead and chilled.

Preparation Simmer stock and rice in a heavy medium saucepan, covered, until rice is very tender, about 30 minutes. Purée mixture in a blender (use caution when blending hot liquids). Whisk eggs together in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in hot stock mixture. Return to saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until soup registers 170°F on an instant-read thermometer. Strain soup through a fine-mesh sieve into a metal bowl. Stir in lemon juice, then quick-chill in an ice bath, stirring occasionally, until cold. Stir in scallion, dill, and salt and pepper to taste. Cooks' NoteSoup can be made 2 days ahead and chilled.