Egg And Lemon Soup Recipe

Bring stock to the boil and add rice or noodles and salt to taste. Stir until stock returns to a slow boil, cover and simmer gently or 20 minutes or until rice or noodles are tender. Skim during cooking if necessary.

In a bowl beat egg whites until stiff, add yolks and beat until light and creamy. Gradually beat in lemon juice.

Ladle about a quarter of the simmering soup into the eggs, whisking constantly. Gradually add egg mixture to soup, stirring vigorously.

Remove soup from heat. Keep stirring for 1 minute and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.