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Egg Thread Soup with Asparagus

Marie Simmons

Stirring eggs into simmering broth is a classic technique for adding nourishment and body to soup. Asparagus gives it a mild, sweet flavor and a bit of texture. Serve this quick soup with Parmesan Crisps or sprinkle with grated Parmesan.

Servings: 8 servings, about 1 cup each
Total Time: 20 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Moderate
Health: Low Calorie, Low Carb, Low Sat Fat, High Calcium, Heart Healthy, Healthy Weight

Ingredients:

Egg Thread Soup with Asparagus
8 cups homemade chicken broth , fat skimmed, or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup pastina or other tiny pasta, such as alphabet or stars
12 ounces asparagus , trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch diagonal pieces (2 cups)
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt , optional

Steps:

1: Bring broth to a boil in a Dutch oven or soup pot. Stir in pasta. Cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until pasta is just tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in asparagus; cook for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium.

2: Break eggs into a large measuring cup and whisk until well blended. Add to the gently boiling soup in a thin, steady stream, stirring constantly with a fork. (Slow stirring will produce large threads; rapid stirring will break the threads up into small pieces.) Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Taste, adding salt if desired.

Nutrition: (Per serving)

Calories - 116
Carbohydrates - 11
Fat - 8
Saturated Fat - 4
Monounsaturated Fat - 1
Protein - 17
Cholesterol - 123
Dietary Fiber - 1
Potassium - 138
Sodium - 566
Nutrition Bonus - Calcium (25 daily value), Folate (23 dv).

Related Links:

• Curried Carrot Soup
• More Healthy Soup and Bread Recipes and Cooking Tips

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This news arrived on: 04/08/2008

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