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
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.