Avgolemono

Avgolemono (Egg/lemon soup) is a simple and delicious Greek soup and it’s on the menu tonight. I’m surprised this dish hasn’t caught on in a big way across America. Just a few ingredients and it’s easy to prepare. This robust soup is old-world delicious and nutritious.

Grocery List: Avgolemono
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Avgolemono

Produce:

garlic (if needed)

1 yellow onion

1 head leaf lettuce

fresh savory (if you can’t find it dried savory will work)

1 pint cherry tomatoes

3 lemons

1 tart apple

Canned/Dried Foods:

1 C. long-grain brown rice (if needed)

Three 32 oz boxes low-sodium vegetable broth. (You may purchase one vegetable and 2 boxes of chicken broth if you’re eating meat.)

Edward and Sons not-chick’n bullion or equivalent product (if needed)

dried savory leaves (if no fresh available)

Frozen Foods:

Morningstar Grilled Chik’n Strips 

Meat/Fish/Poultry:

Chilled foods/Dairy:

Eggs (if needed)

Plain, nonfat yogurt (if needed)

crumbled feta cheese (if needed)

Additional Items:

Leftover Artisan bread or a fresh baguette

 

 

Nutritional Value: Avgolemono

Nutritional Analysis

Avgolemono

Per Serving

Calories: 600

Protein: 19 g

Carbohydrates: 59 g

Total Fat: 32 g

(Saturated Fat:) 3 g

Dietary Fiber: 8 g

Cholesterol: 205 mg

Sodium: 390 mg

% calories from fat: 49.3%

Serving Size:

Two C. Avgolemono + 1/2 a sliced apple and dressed side salad.