Avegolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup) Recipe

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Avegolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)
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Directions:

  1. In a large pot combine the chicken broth, lemon juice, bouillon powder, garlic powder, chopped onion, celery and black pepper; bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. In a bowl whisk the very soft butter with flour until smooth.
  4. While the soup is simmering gradually add to the broth stirring/whisking constantly; then simmer for about 10 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile in a heat-proof bowl beat or whisk the egg yolks until pale in colour.
  6. Gradually add a little of the hot soup into the egg yolks whisking/stirring constantly.
  7. Return the egg mixture back into the pot and heat through, stirring constantly.
  8. Season with salt to taste.
  9. Add in the cooked rice and chicken then heat through.
  10. Ladle into bowls and top each bowl with 1 or 2 lemon slices.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 282.18 Kcal (1181 kJ)
Calories from fat 154.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.19g 26%
Cholesterol 140.09mg 47%
Sodium 1298.74mg 54%
Potassium 402.86mg 9%
Total Carbs 16.91g 6%
Sugars 0.76g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.87g 3%
Protein 13.93g 28%
Vitamin C 17mg 28%
Iron 1.5mg 9%
Calcium 58.5mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 90.38 Kcal (378 kJ)
Calories from fat 49.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.51g 26%
Cholesterol 44.87mg 47%
Sodium 415.97mg 54%
Potassium 129.03mg 9%
Total Carbs 5.42g 6%
Sugars 0.24g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.28g 3%
Protein 4.46g 28%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 28%
Iron 0.5mg 9%
Calcium 18.7mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.9
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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