Terbiyeli Tavuk Corbasi

Otherwise known as Avgolemono Soup Turkish style.

I learned this recipe from a Turkish friend of mine and it has become a regular in my household and I'm not one for regulars.

2 Quarts chicken stock (8 cups)
1 cup orzo (or 1 c vermicelli broken up, add 1t cornstarch)
1 medium onion finely diced or grated
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast diced
2 TB unsalted butter
1/4 c lemon juice
4 egg yokes
salt and peper
flat leaf parsley

Preparation

1. In a medium size pot melt the butter and ad the grated onion and stir until softened but not browned.

2. And the chicken and orzo stirring for 5 minutes

3. And the stock and bring to boil and simmer for about 20 minutes until the orzo gets very soft. Turn the heat to low.

4. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the lemon juice. Stir in some hot soup, whisking continuously to balance the temperature.

5. Pour it all into the soup while stirring. Do not boil the soup after adding the sauce, it may curdle.

6. Serve immediately, sprinkled with parsley.