LEMON SOUP

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This northern European sour soup makes a rich, wonderful, and full-bodied starter. The acidity of lemon complements the richness and near-sweetness of the stock, and the combination is simply amazing. For Greek egg-lemon soup, see the preceding recipe.

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups homemade jus rôti or chicken stock (page 163 or 160) or the best stock you can find
1 large lemon, or more to taste
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup sour cream
1 cup croutons (page 580)

Steps:

  • Put the jus rôti in a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat; turn off the heat as soon as it boils. Meanwhile, grate the zest of the lemon. Juice the lemon.
  • Use a whisk, an electric mixer, or a blender to combine the egg yolks, flour, and sour cream until smooth. Continue to mix while slowly adding the jus rôti.
  • Stir in the grated lemon zest and lemon juice. Transfer everything back to the saucepan and reheat the soup gently; taste and adjust the seasoning (you might like to add more lemon juice), then garnish with the croutons and serve.

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