Egg-Lemon Soup (Avgolemono) Recipe

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Egg-Lemon Soup (Avgolemono)
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Bring broth to boil in a large saucepan over high heat.
  2. Add rice, lemon zest, cardamom, bay leaves, and salt.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until rice is tender, 16 to 20 minutes.
  4. Remove and discard bay leaves, cardamom, and lemon zest.
  5. Return broth to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low.
  6. Whisk whole eggs, yolks, and lemon juice together in a medium bowl until combined.
  7. Ladle about 2 cups of the hot broth and slowly whisk it into the eggs to temper, then slowly whisk the egg mixture back into the soup.
  8. Continue to cook the soup over low heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, 4 to 5 minutes.
  9. Do not let the soup simmer or boil.
  10. Divide the soup among serving bowls, sprinkle with scallion and/or mint, and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 80.43 Kcal (337 kJ)
Calories from fat 44.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.9g 8%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 545.57mg 23%
Potassium 285.84mg 6%
Total Carbs 3.9g 1%
Sugars 0.27g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.62g 2%
Protein 8.09g 16%
Vitamin C 5mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 33.8mg 188%
Calcium 37.1mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 28.6 Kcal (120 kJ)
Calories from fat 15.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.74g 8%
Cholesterol 33.07mg 31%
Sodium 194.02mg 23%
Potassium 101.65mg 6%
Total Carbs 1.39g 1%
Sugars 0.09g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.22g 2%
Protein 2.88g 16%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 12mg 188%
Calcium 13.2mg 4%

* 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

  • 1.9
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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