Beid bi lamoun, also known as egg and lemon soup, is a traditional dish in Middle Eastern cuisine. This delicious and flavorful soup is often served as a starter or light main course. The combination of eggs, lemon, and broth creates a comforting and satisfying dish that is both easy to make and packed with flavor. With its bright citrus notes and velvety texture, beid bi lamoun is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
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BEID BI LAMOUN (EGG AND LEMON SOUP)
This is a great favorite all over the Middle East. It is the Greek avgolemono. Egg yolks alone or whole eggs are used as a thickening for this very lemony soup.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Poultry
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Make a rich chicken stock with leftover chicken bones or giblets.
- If it is not strong enough, add a stock cube.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the rice, pastina, or tapioca to the boiling stock and simmer until tender.
- Beat the egg yolks or whole eggs and add the lemon juice, beating constantly.
- Add a ladleful of the soup to the egg mixture and beat well.
- Pour this back into the pan slowly, still beating constantly.
- Keep the heat under the pan very low, and cook the soup gently, stirring all the time, until it thickens.
- On no account allow it to boil, or the eggs will curdle.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lemon juice if necessary.
- Garnish, if you like, with chopped parsley or chives, and serve immediately.
EGG LEMON SOUP
Steps:
- Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in the orzo, reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until pasta is done. Turn off the heat, keeping the pan in its place.
- Separate the eggs, and place the egg whites in a clean bowl and beat just until foamy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the egg yolks and continue beating until well mixed, another 2 minutes. Continuing to beat, gradually add the lemon juice. Slowly add about 3 cups of the hot chicken broth (at this point, use a thermometer to make sure the broth is just below 160 degrees F), beating as you add the broth in a very thin stream.
- Using a wooden spoon or large fork, vigorously stir the orzo and remaining hot broth in an S pattern. Then quickly pour all of the egg lemon mixture into the saucepan while stirring. Keep the pan warm over very low heat, and stir in an S pattern until the soup thickens slightly and the froth is broken down. Serve hot.
LEMON AND EGG SOUP
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring stock to a boil with saffron, bay leaf, and lemon peel. Cover and steep 5 minutes then turn off heat and remove bay leaf and peel.
- Whisk eggs and yolks with lemon juice and hot sauce. Whisk in 1/2 cup of the soup to temper the eggs. Whisk the egg mixture into the soup then turn heat on low and whisk together until soup thickens slightly, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and top with a few pita chips.
EGG LEMON SOUP
The authentic version of this Greek soup is a chicken soup with an egg and lemon enrichment stirred in at the end. But I don't hesitate to make it using garlic broth, thereby transforming a Greek classic into a refreshing, lemony twist on garlic soup.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories soups and stews
Time 20m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring the garlic broth to a simmer and season as desired with salt and pepper. Add the rice and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- Beat the eggs in a small bowl and beat in the lemon juice.
- Distribute the optional broccoli among 4 soup bowls. Ladle about 1/2 cup of the hot broth into the lemon/egg mixture and whisk together. Making sure that the soup is not boiling, stir the egg mixture back into the soup and turn off the heat. Stir for a minute or two, taste and adjust seasonings. Add the parsley, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 141, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1297 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
EGG AND LEMON SOUP
This comforting soup recipe comes from Ann Hicks Murrah of Winter Park, Florida.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring broth to a boil over medium heat. Add rice; boil 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, beat eggs until foamy. Beat in lemon juice. Beat half the hot soup into the eggs, 1/4 cup at a time. Stir egg mixture into remaining soup; cook over very low heat, stirring just until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 g, Fat 5 g, Protein 10 g
LEMON SOUP
Our family's holiday staple, lemon orzo soup. An easy four ingredient soup that can be whipped up in less than fifteen minutes.
Provided by PHAMBABE
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Noodle Soup Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour chicken broth into a large pot, and bring to a boil. Add orzo pasta, and simmer for 10 minutes, until tender.
- In a medium glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites to medium stiff peaks. Stir in egg yolks and lemon juice. When the pasta has finished cooking, Gradually ladle about 1 cup of the soup into the egg mixture while stirring gently. This will heat up the eggs so they will not be shocked by the boiling liquid. Pour the egg mixture into the soup pot, and stir until well blended. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 55.7 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 891.4 mg, Sugar 2 g
AVGOLEMONO (GREEK EGG AND LEMON SOUP)
The name of this classic soup comes from its two main ingredients: egg (avgo)and lemon juice (lemoni).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups stock to a boil. Add orzo; cook until al dente, 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper.
- Dissolve cornstarch in 1/2 cup water. Heat remaining 2 cups stock until hot; do not boil.
- In an electric mixer, beat eggs with whisk until fluffy; add cornstarch mixture and lemon juice. With mixer on medium-low speed, slowly add 1 to 2 cups hot stock until incorporated and mixture thickens slightly. Add any remaining stock to orzo.
- Over low heat, slowly add egg mixture to orzo, stirring constantly until thickened and creamy. Do not let it come to a boil; eggs will curdle. Serve immediately.
SOUPA AVGOLEMONO (EGG-LEMON SOUP)
This tasty soup is very popular in Greece and Cyprus. I remember my father making it on chilly winter days, especially when there were colds and flu in the household! Sometimes he would add chopped, cooked chicken to the soup, and other times he would serve it plain. This is a taste of my childhood.
Provided by truebrit
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring broth to boil in saucepan, and add rice or orzo.
- Cover and cook on medium low heat for 20-25 minutes (rice) or 10 minutes (orzo).
- While the rice cooks, lightly beat the eggs and the lemon juice together.
- Remove the broth from heat.
- Slowly mix about one cup of the hot broth into egg-lemon mixture.
- Add to the soup gradually while stirring.
- Place saucepan back on the heat, and stir until soup is heated through (DO NOT BOIL).
- Serve.
LAMB EGG-LEMON SOUP
Provided by Robert Farrar Capon
Categories soups and stews, appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Boil broth, add noodles, rice and salt, and cook 15 to 20 minutes.
- Beat eggs thoroughly with a whisk in a deep bowl, add lemon juice and beat again. Add some of the hot soup to the bowl, whisking constantly. Return the egg mixture to the soup pot, whisking constantly, and cook over low heat until nicely thickened. Do not let it boil. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 102, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 660 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
QUICK VEGETARIAN EGG-LEMON SOUP WITH BROWN RICE
I hesitate to call this vegetarian egg-lemon soup avgolemono because purists will insist that soup must contain chicken, and this one does not. This incredibly simple, wonderfully quick, and surprisingly nutritious recipe is perfect to make on cold, wet weeknights. My 7-year-old loves this very lemony, creamy soup, and so do I. If you want a thicker soup, add another half-cup of rice. If you aren't vegetarian, you can saute a few shrimp to add to your bowl.
Provided by Just Joely
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes
Time 23m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Add rice. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring soup occasionally, until rice is very tender, about 10 minutes.
- Whisk eggs in a large bowl; add lemon juice. Ladle about 1 cup of hot soup into the egg-lemon mixture; pour slowly and stir constantly so that the eggs do not curdle.
- Stir egg mixture into the soup in the saucepan. Season with dill, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until eggs are cooked, about 3 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 713.1 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
- If you don't have any lemon on hand, you can use lime juice instead.
- To make the soup more filling, add some cooked rice or noodles.
- For a spicier soup, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Garnish the soup with fresh herbs, such as cilantro, parsley, or mint.
Conclusion:
Beid bi lamoon (or egg and lemon soup) is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken or vegetables. With its bright and lemony flavor, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give beid bi lamoon a try!
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