Egg soup with chicken and salad topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 4 tbsp. l. olive oil
- 5 green onions, cut into rings (separate the white and green parts)
- 4 cups lightly salted chicken broth
- 1/2 cup rice
- 150 g young carrots, cut into large slices
- 150 g young turnips, cut into quarters
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 eggs
- 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups sliced skinless roast chicken
- 3 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
- 8 cups of green salad leaves
Preparation:
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the white parts of the green onions and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, 3 cups water, add the rice, carrots, turnips, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low heat and simmer until the rice and vegetables are tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Whisk the eggs and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice in a bowl. Then, whisking constantly, slowly pour in 1.5 cups of hot broth. Add the chicken to the soup, then pour in the egg mixture and broth. Bring the soup to a boil, then remove the pan from the stove. Stir in the green onion tops and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a salad bowl, toss the lettuce leaves with 3 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the salad with the soup.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 552, Total Fat 29g, Saturated Fat 7g, Protein 40g, Carbohydrates 35g, Fiber 5g, Cholesterol 246mg, Sodium 871mg, Sugars -g. |