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Greek Soup

Greek Soup

with Rice and Lemon Zest
30 min.
Time:
189
calories
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Ingredients
1 carrot
4 ozs
1 ¼ qts hearty Chicken broth
2 stalks Celery
1 lemon
3 sprigs smooth parsley
salt
peppers
2 eggs
Nutmeg
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Preparation
1.
Greek Soup preparation step 1

Rinse, peel and dice carrot. Bring the chicken stock and rice to a boil in a large pot, cover and cook over low heat for 10 minutes.

2.
Greek Soup preparation step 2

Meanwhile, rinse the celery (dethreading if necessary) and cut into 1 cm (approximately 1/2-inch) slices. Add celery to the soup and cook until the rice is just cooked, another 5-7 minutes. 

3.
Greek Soup preparation step 3

Rinse lemon in hot water, wipe dry and finely grate peel. Halve and squeeze the lemon. 

4.
Greek Soup preparation step 4

Rinse parsley, shake dry, pluck leaves from the stems and chop finely with a large knife.

5.
Greek Soup preparation step 5

Remove soup from the heat and season with salt and pepper. Remove 1 cup of soup from the pot and let it cool slightly.

6.
Greek Soup preparation step 6

Beat the eggs in a small bowl with lemon juice and lemon zest. Add the cup of luke warm soup to the eggs and beat with the whisk until mixed. 

7.
Greek Soup preparation step 7

Slowly stir the egg-lemon mixture into the rice soup with a whisk. Reheat the soup, stirring constantly. Do not boil the soup or the eggs will curdle. 

8.
Greek Soup preparation step 8

Grate nutmeg into the soup and stir in the parsley. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately. 

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie189 cal.(9 %)
Protein7 g(7 %)
Fat4 g(3 %)
Carbohydrates29 g(19 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage2.5 g(8 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

Parboiled rice still contains most of the minerals and vitamins from the outer layers of the grains by a special process. In addition to a lot of zinc and the vitamins A, B12, D and E, the eggs provide above all lecithin, which is important for many metabolic processes.

Even smarter

Even smarter

If you like the soup even more substantial and satisfying, add finely diced and cooked chicken breast fillet.

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