Greek Lemon Soup Recipe

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Greek Lemon Soup
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Directions:

  1. Pour the broth into a pot and bring it gradually to a full boil.
  2. Pour in the rice, reduce to a simmer,and cover.
  3. Cook for about 25 minutes, or until rice is just tender.
  4. Do not overcook.
  5. Meanwhile whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice together in a small bowl until well combined.
  6. When rice is done, remove soup from the heat and ladle 2 cups of hot broth into the egg and lemon mixture.
  7. Whisk this mixture back into the remaining soup.
  8. Return the soup to medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until soup is just steaming.
  9. Do not let it reach a boil.
  10. Season to taste and serve immediately, or remove from heat, cool to room temperature, cover and refrigerate.
  11. Correct seasoning just before serving.
  12. Garnish hot or cold with lemon slices and chopped parsley.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 203.58 Kcal (852 kJ)
Calories from fat 82.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.12g 14%
Cholesterol 85.35mg 28%
Sodium 507.11mg 21%
Potassium 173.45mg 4%
Total Carbs 1.39g 0%
Sugars 0.12g 0%
Protein 26.82g 54%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 3%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 19.7mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 176.22 Kcal (738 kJ)
Calories from fat 71.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.89g 14%
Cholesterol 73.88mg 28%
Sodium 438.94mg 21%
Potassium 150.14mg 4%
Total Carbs 1.2g 0%
Sugars 0.1g 0%
Protein 23.21g 54%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Calcium 17.1mg 2%

* 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

  • 4.8
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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