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How to Make Vegetarian Avgolemono Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Vegetarian Avgolemono Soup is a traditional Greek soup that is both delicious and comforting. This creamy and tangy soup is made with simple ingredients such as vegetables, rice, and eggs, making it a perfect choice for a healthy and hearty meal. Whether you are a vegetarian or just looking to try something new, this soup is sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire.

What sets this soup apart is the use of avgolemono, a sauce made from eggs and lemon juice, which gives the sou...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 large carrots, chopped
  • 5 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 8 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 medium lemons, juiced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion; cook until veggies soften and flavors have mingled, about 3 minutes.
  • Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Cook for at least 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender, or longer for a more flavorful broth.
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer vegetable chunks to a food processor. Blend until smooth and return to the pot.
  • Add orzo and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk eggs and lemon juice in a bowl. Add a few tablespoons of hot broth to the lemon-egg mixture, whisking constantly to avoid curdling the eggs. Continue until lemon-egg mixture is hot, then add to the broth.
  • Reduce heat and cook, without boiling, until soup thickens a bit, about 3 minutes. Allow soup to cool slightly before serving; it will become even thicker. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    • Nutrition

    179 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg
    • Sodium: 81mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 307mg

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