My Big Scrumptious Greek Wedding Soup Recipe

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My Big Scrumptious Greek Wedding Soup
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Directions:

  1. Shell and devein the shrimp. With a towel, pat thoroughly dry. Chop in a food processor or blender. Blend in the egg whites, cheeses, garlic and cornstarch until it becomes a paste-like consistency. Roll into 1-inch balls. (Step #1 can be done in advance of meal time.).
  2. In a large saucepan, heat chicken broth on high. As soon as it starts boiling, carefully drop in shrimp balls one by one. Stir in orzo, lemon juice and chick peas. The liquid will stop boiling but as soon as it starts again, reduce heat to medium. Add basil. Cook for 10 minutes or until orzo is tender.
  3. Ladle soup into individual bowls and grate fresh parmesan cheese on top. Serve with warm pita bread cut in triangles.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 503 Kcal (2106 kJ)
Calories from fat 244.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.2g 42%
Cholesterol 79.04mg 26%
Sodium 2813.8mg 117%
Potassium 527.9mg 11%
Total Carbs 45.19g 15%
Sugars 2.13g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.43g 10%
Protein 17.04g 34%
Vitamin C 29.6mg 49%
Iron 1.9mg 10%
Calcium 179.5mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 90.93 Kcal (381 kJ)
Calories from fat 44.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.92g 42%
Cholesterol 14.29mg 26%
Sodium 508.65mg 117%
Potassium 95.43mg 11%
Total Carbs 8.17g 15%
Sugars 0.39g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.44g 10%
Protein 3.08g 34%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 49%
Iron 0.3mg 10%
Calcium 32.5mg 18%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.8
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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