Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)

Kcal: 440 |
P: 32 |
F: 14 |
C: 43 |
Fiber: 4

Ingredients

Chicken breast (raw): 100g (3.5 oz), Rice: 40g (1/4 cup, dry), Eggs: 50g (1 medium), Lemon juice: 15ml (1 tbsp), Water: 400ml (1 3/4 cups), Onion: 50g (1/3 medium, diced), Carrot: 50g (1 small, diced), Celery: 30g (1/2 stalk, diced), Olive oil: 5ml (1 tsp), Fresh dill: 5g (1 tbsp, chopped), Salt and black pepper: to taste.

Nutritional info:

Meal Type: lunch
Dietary Suitable for: High Protein
Cooking Time Minutes: 260
Suitable for Menopausal Status: Peri-menopausal

Recipe Instructions

1. Heat 5ml olive oil in a pot over medium heat, add 50g diced onion, 50g diced carrot, and 30g diced celery and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. 2. Add 100g raw chicken breast, 40g rinsed rice, and 400ml water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 15-18 minutes until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through. 3. Remove chicken and shred it using two forks then return it to the pot. 4. In a bowl whisk 50g egg with 15ml lemon juice until well combined, slowly whisk in a ladle of hot soup to temper the eggs, then stir the egg-lemon mixture back into the pot off the heat, stir in 5g chopped dill, season with salt and black pepper to taste. 5. Serve warm and enjoy the silky lemony soup.

Menopause Benefits

This Greek-inspired soup delivers selenium from chicken that activates glutathione peroxidase enzymes for cellular protection during menopause. Chicken provides niacin that supports energy production through NAD pathways. Rice contributes manganese that activates superoxide dismutase enzymes for cellular protection. Eggs deliver lecithin that maintains cell membrane fluidity for optimal nutrient transport. Lemon juice provides citric acid that enhances mineral absorption for optimal nutrient utilization. Onions contribute quercetin, which supports histamine balance for comfortable seasonal transitions. Carrots deliver beta-carotene that supports skin elasticity through collagen synthesis. Celery provides potassium that maintains optimal electrolyte balance for muscle function. Olive oil contributes oleocanthal, which supports comfortable joint movement. Fresh dill delivers calcium that strengthens bone architecture for skeletal support. This nourishing soup enhances short-chain fatty acid production in the gut microbiome, supporting optimal neurotransmitter balance while delivering essential micronutrients for overall vitality. The combination of protein, complex carbohydrates, and vegetables creates a balanced meal that supports stable blood sugar levels and provides sustained energy throughout the day.

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