Avgolemono 4 cups chicken broth 1/4 cup uncooked orzo Salt and pepper to taste 3 eggs 3 tablespoons lemon juice Lemon zest - from 1 lemon Preparation 1. In a large saucepan, bring the broth to a boil. 2. Add the orzo, and cook until tender but still al dente, about 7 minutes. Season with the salt and pepper and reduce heat to low; simmer. 3. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk eggs until the eggs turn a pale yellow and add the lemon juice as you are whisking. add the lemon zest 4. Ladle about 1 cup of the hot broth into the egg-and-lemon mixture, then whisk to combine. 5. Add the mixture back to the simmering saucepan. Stir just until the soup becomes opaque and thickens as the eggs cook, 1 to 2 minutes. Add more salt and pepper, if desired, and serve. Back to Soups or Greek Foods