Avgolemono Soup (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup) Recipe

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Avgolemono Soup (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)

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Ingredients:

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8 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice , meyer lemon if possible
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
6 tbsp chicken soup base (low sodium )
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cooked white rice
1 cup diced cooked chicken meat
16 slices lemons
8 egg yolks

Directions:

In a large heavy bottom stock pot, combine the chicken broth, lemon juice, carrots, onions, celery, soup base, and white pepper. Bring to a boil on high, then simmer for 20 minutes.
Blend the butter and the flour together. Then gradually add it to the soup mixture. Simmer for 10 minutes more, stirring frequently.
Meanwhile, beat the egg yolks until light in color. Gradually add some of the hot soup to the egg yolks, stirring constantly. Return the egg mixture to the soup pot and heat through. Add the rice and chicken. Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with lemon slices.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	301.52 Kcal (1262 kJ)
Calories from fat	132.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.69g	23%
Cholesterol	178.21mg	59%
Sodium	1452mg	61%
Potassium	548.19mg	12%
Total Carbs	29.35g	10%
Sugars	6.36g	25%
Dietary Fiber	4.18g	17%
Protein	18.16g	36%
Vitamin C	68.8mg	115%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	5%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	78.1mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	60.68 Kcal (254 kJ)
Calories from fat	26.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.96g	23%
Cholesterol	35.86mg	59%
Sodium	292.22mg	61%
Potassium	110.33mg	12%
Total Carbs	5.91g	10%
Sugars	1.28g	25%
Dietary Fiber	0.84g	17%
Protein	3.66g	36%
Vitamin C	13.8mg	115%
Iron	0.5mg	14%
Calcium	15.7mg	8%

* 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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savory
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