Add 1/2 cup of the rice, the egg yolks and the lemon juice and puree until smooth. Stir the puree into the simmering stock along with the chicken and the remaining 1 1/2 cups of rice and simmer ...
Bring stock to a boil and add orzo or rice. Simmer until tender ... Keep the heat very low. The soup will thicken as the egg cooks. Take the pot off the heat and add the beaten egg whites ...
Like many a simple soup, its success depends on a really good stock, so homemade chicken stock is best. For the chicken stock, put all the ingredients and 2¼ litres/3¾ pints water in a large pan ...