Best Lemon Egg Soup With Quinoa Recipes

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LEMON-EGG SOUP WITH QUINOA



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When I was in Peru, I learned all about quinoa: where it's grown in the mountains and how it's eaten throughout the country. One of the best dishes I sampled there was a simple but tasty soup that had chopped vegetables and was thickened with eggs and evaporated milk. My mind immediately imagined using quinoa in avgolemono, a creamy lemon-egg-orzo soup that's served in Greece but also throughout the Mediterranean and Middle East. This recipe became my perfect marriage of the two and is one of my go-to weeknight meals. Here, I use quinoa instead of orzo for a bit of protein, add a few more aromatics, but keep that signature, silky texture and bright lemony flavor.

Provided by Aliya LeeKong

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small red onion, cut into 4 to 8 pieces depending on food processor size
1 jalapeno, halved or quartered, some ribs and seeds removed for milder flavor
2 to 3 garlic cloves
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt, to taste
1 cup raw quinoa
2 quarts chicken or vegetable stock
1 bay leaf
1 (2-inch) piece of lemon peel
4 eggs, separated
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Small handful of cilantro, parsley, or chives, finely chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • To the bowl of a food processor, add the red onion, jalapeno, and garlic cloves. Process until finely chopped.
  • Heat a Dutch oven or large pot with a lid over medium heat. Add olive oil and the chopped vegetables with a little salt to draw out the moisture. Sweat these out for 4 to 5 minutes, until the red onion is translucent.
  • Add the quinoa to the pot and toast for a minute or two, stirring frequently. Add the stock, bay leaf, and lemon peel and bring up to a boil. Lower to a simmer and simmer covered for 20 minutes, until the quinoa is fully cooked. Remove from the heat.
  • In an electric mixer or in a bowl with a whisk, whisk the egg whites until they have tripled in volume and are foamy. Whisk egg yolks together. Fold or very gently whisk yolks and lemon juice into the beaten whites. Ladle some of the hot (not boiling) soup into the egg mixture, whisking at the same time. You want to bring the eggs up to temperature without scrambling, so continue to add ladlefuls of soup until the temperature of the egg mixture is the same as the soup. Add the egg mixture back into the soup and stir for a minute or two to incorporate and create an even, creamy texture. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Serve immediately, sprinkled with the fresh herbs. I think cilantro is the most complementary herb here, but go with what you love best.

EGG LEMON SOUP



Egg Lemon Soup image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 quarts chicken broth
2/3 cup orzo
3 eggs
Juice of 1 1/2 lemons

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 CHICKEN SOUP WITH QUINOA



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This delicious and healthy chicken soup has a tangy bonus: lemon juice. It's also very easy to put together and makes a big batch. I like to freeze in individual containers for a quick lunch.

Provided by DeliciousAsItLooks

Categories     Poultry

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups sliced carrots
2 cups sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
12 cups chicken broth
1 lb chopped boneless skinless chicken breast (raw or cooked)
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
6 tablespoons lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups chopped fresh Baby Spinach

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, cook the carrots, celery and onion in the olive oil for about 7 minutes. Add chicken broth, chicken, quinoa, lemon juice and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is tender, 20 minutes.
  • Add spinach and cook until tender.

LEMONY QUINOA-AND-SPINACH SOUP



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Make sure to rinse your quinoa well in cold water before using.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 quarts low-sodium chicken broth
1 sprig dill, plus 1/4 cup chopped
3-inch piece lemon peel, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup quinoa, thorougly rinsed
5 cups packed baby spinach
Extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small pot, bring broth, dill sprig, lemon peel, and garlic to a boil. Season with salt. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Uncover; remove dill sprig and lemon peel. Increase heat to medium-high and add quinoa; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in spinach, chopped dill, and lemon juice. Drizzle with oil, season with pepper, and serve.

SOUPA AVGOLEMONO (EGG-LEMON SOUP)



Soupa Avgolemono (Egg-Lemon Soup) image

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

6 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup rice or 3/4 cup orzo pasta
3 eggs
1 lemon, juice of

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.

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