Greek-Inspired Lemon Rice Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch cornflour
- 1 litre/13/4pt chicken stock
- 50 g/2oz long-grain rice
- 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill or parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir the cornstarch into 225ml/8fl oz of chicken stock until it has dissolved completely.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture into a saucepan over medium heat, then add the remaining chicken stock.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the long-grain rice, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- Remove from heat.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the freshly squeezed lemon juice and eggs until well combined.
- Gradually whisk about half of the hot stock from the saucepan into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from curdling.
- Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining stock, stirring well to combine.
- Return the saucepan to low heat and cook the soup, stirring constantly, until it is just thickened.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the Greek-inspired lemon rice soup immediately, garnished with fresh dill or parsley if desired.
- Enjoy this comforting and flavorful dish!
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine advice:
A crisp and acidic white wine such as Assyrtiko would complement the citrusy flavors of this soup.Nutritional Information
Calories: 200 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 7 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g