Avgolemno (egg-lemon)

• Ingredients
  
• 8 cups of chicken broth
  
• 1 cup of rice
  
• 4 eggs
  
• juice of 2 lemons
  
• salt to taste
  
• lemon slices (for garnish)
  

• Directions
  
• Bring chicken broth to boil.
  
• Salt to taste.
  
• Add rice and simmer covered for 20 minutes.
  
• Remove from stove.
  
• Drain excess chicken broth from rice and set aside.
  
• Separate eggs.
  
• In a bowl, beat egg whites until stiff.
  
• Add yolks and beat well.
  
• Slowly add lemon juice to eggs, beating continuously.
  
• Then add 2 cups of the hot chicken broth and do not stop beating. The constant beating is important to prevent curdling.
  
• When the eggs and broth are well mixed, add to remaining broth and then add the rice.
  
• Stir well over heat, but do not bring to boil.
  
• Serve at once in bowls with lemon slices for garnish.