Authentic Avgolemono Soup

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1. 1Step 1: In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil on medium-high. Add the carrots, celery, green onions and garlic, toss together to saute briefly then stir in the garlic.
2. 2Step 2: Add the chicken broth and bay leaves then raise the heat to high. Once the liquid has come to a rolling boil, add the rice, salt and pepper. Turn the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender. Now stir in the cooked chicken.
3. 3Step 3: To prepare the egg-lemon sauce, in a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and eggs. While whisking add 2 ladles-full of the broth from the cooking pot (this helps temper the eggs). Once fully combined, add the sauce to the chicken soup and stir. Remove from the heat immediately.
4. 4Step 4: Garnish with fresh parsley, if you like. Serve hot with your favorite bread. Enjoy!