Greek egg-lemon soup

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4Chicken bouillion cubes;
4cupsBoiling water
2tablespoonsRice; raw
2mediumsEggs; beaten
2tablespoonsLemon juice, fresh
¼teaspoonMixed herb seasoning;
Dash of coarsely ground pepper
Parsely sprigs

Directions

Dissolve bouillon cubes in boiling water; add rice slowly so as not to stop the boiling. Cover, reduce heat to low, and let simmer gently for 15 minutes or until rice is tender but firm. Combine eggs and lemon juice. Slowly pour half of hot mixture into egg mixture, stirring quickly. Return to remaining soup, and cook over very low heat 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and coats the spoon. (Avoid boiling or high heat to prevent curdling.) Stir in herb seasoning immediately. Food exchanges per serving; ½ STARCH EXCHANGE + ½ MEDIUM-FAT EXCHANGE CHO: 6g; PRO: 4g; FAT: 3g; CAL: 69; Low-sodium diets; Substitute 4 cups unslated chichen broth for bouillion cubes and water.

Source: The Art of Cooking for the Diabetic by Mary Abbot Hess, D.R.,M.S. and Katharine Middleton Brought to you and yours via Nancy O'Brion and her Meal-Master