CHICKEN SOUP WITH LEEKS AND LEMON
This is inspired by both the classic Greek soup avgolemono and Scottish cockaleekee. Start with a flavorful chicken or turkey broth, simmer leeks and rice or bulgur in the soup until tender, then enrich with eggs and lemon. The trick here is to begin with a flavorful stock and not to allow the eggs to curdle when you combine the soup and the avgolemono sauce. You can make a vegetarian version of this using a garlic broth or by making a robust vegetable stock using the dark leafy parts of the leeks.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, easy, weekday, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the stock and leeks, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer 20 minutes. Add the rice or bulgur, and continue to simmer until the grain is cooked through, 15 to 30 minutes. Taste and adjust salt.
- Beat together the eggs and lemon juice until frothy in a medium bowl.
- Just before serving, making sure that the broth isn't boiling, gradually add 2 cups to the egg and lemon mixture while beating vigorously with a whisk to prevent the eggs from curdling. Turn off the heat under the soup, pour the egg-lemon mixture into the soup, stir well and serve, adding a bit of pepper to each bowl and garnishing with chopped fresh parsley or dill.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 271, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1082 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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nirvik niroula
n0@hotmail.comI'm definitely going to try this recipe the next time I'm sick.
Solar Eclipse
solar.e38@yahoo.comThis soup sounds like the perfect way to warm up on a cold day.
Tiffany Moffitt
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Shafqat Banbhan
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dereje tamire
d-t12@gmail.comI'm always looking for new chicken soup recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Zaat e fana
z_fana83@gmail.comThis soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling.
Ghulam Dastgeer
dg33@gmail.comI love the bright, citrusy flavor of this soup. It's so refreshing!
Hassan Ali shahzada
shahzadah30@aol.comThis soup is so versatile. I've added different vegetables to it, and it's always delicious.
Adam Ogaz
adam_ogaz@gmail.comI've never made chicken soup before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm definitely going to be making it again.
Brian Brian
brianb36@hotmail.comThis soup is perfect for a crowd. I made it for a party last weekend, and everyone raved about it.
Nisthobdho shihab
nisthobdhos47@yahoo.comI love that this soup is made with all-natural ingredients. I feel good about feeding it to my family.
Md Aabid
mda@yahoo.comThis soup is a lifesaver when I'm feeling sick. It's so comforting and soothing, and it always helps me feel better.
Gaming _Lab
_lab@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of chicken soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious, I couldn't get enough of it.
Richelle Fiscus
fiscus.r96@gmail.comThis soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also really healthy, so I feel good about serving it to my family.
Samwel Masima
masima-samwel@gmail.comI made this soup for my family last night, and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!
Md Sarif
sm25@hotmail.comThis soup is amazing! I love the combination of flavors, and it's so easy to make.
Daniel Papatua
dpapatua@yahoo.comI've tried many chicken soup recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. It's so flavorful and comforting, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.
Mukasa pual
mukasa.p@gmail.comThis soup was a delight to make, and even more delightful to eat! The flavors of the lemon and leeks were perfectly balanced, and the chicken was cooked to perfection.