Living in New England, a favorite pastime to get through a chilly winter is sitting down with a warm bowl of soup. Whether it’s Grandma’s homemade chicken noodle soup or a trip to one of your favorite Amherst, NH restaurants for Greek soup – there’s no escaping this classic dish.

Here at Bentley’s Roast Beef, we’re no stranger to homemade soup – in fact, we love it! Here, we’re delving into Greek soup and a recipe for the days you may be stuck inside. Enjoy! 

The One, The Only – Avgolemono

Avgolemono is a popular Greek soup that is made with chicken broth, rice, and eggs. The name Avgolemono comes from the Greek words “avgo” meaning egg and “lemoni” meaning lemon. This is because the soup is thickened with a mixture of eggs and lemon juice.

While we don’t want to brag, the soup here at Bentley’s is incomparable. However, for the days you can’t stop in – this one is pretty good, too.

What to gather.

Like any recipe, the beginning starts with the right ingredients. For this one, remember that quality is key to obtaining the best flavor. And don’t worry; you won’t have to spend a lot because the list is simple!

• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the rice and stir well. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
2. Whisk together the eggs and lemon juice in a small bowl until well blended.
3. Slowly pour about a cup of the hot broth into the egg mixture while whisking constantly. This will temper the eggs and prevent them from scrambling.
4. Slowly pour the egg and lemon mixture into the saucepan with the remaining broth and rice. Stir well.
5. Cook the soup over low heat for an additional 2-3 minutes or until it thickens. Be sure to stir constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
6. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Just one more step.

Avgolemono is typically served as a main course and is best served warm. It can be garnished with chopped parsley or dill for added flavor. This soup is a perfect comfort food for cold winter days. It’s also a great way to use leftover chicken or turkey.

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This traditional Greek soup is a perfect example of the Mediterranean diet. It emphasizes the use of healthy ingredients such as lemon, eggs, and rice. It’s also great for using up leftover meat! So whether you feel like cooking at home or visiting our family, we promise this is one soup you’ll love!

Visit Bentley’s Roast Beef today for the best Greek soup in town!