Lemon, Orzo, and Chicken Soup
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 299.1
- Total Fat: 5.3 g
- Cholesterol: 122.1 mg
- Sodium: 693.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 44.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
- Protein: 20.3 g
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Introduction
This traditional greek soup uses orzo instead of white rice, butter, and flour to give it a thick and yummy flavor This traditional greek soup uses orzo instead of white rice, butter, and flour to give it a thick and yummy flavorNumber of Servings: 6
Ingredients
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2 large cans of chicken broth (not small 15.2 oz cans)
3 eggs
1 small box of orzo
Juice of 2 lemons
White meat of rotisserie chicken or 1.5 cups of cooked chicken breast
Tips
Chicken is optional but makes soup stretch more and is a good source of protein
Use whole grain orzo if you can find it
Directions
Bring broth to a boil
Add orzo and allow to boil for amount of time on the box
In large bowl, beat 3 eggs
Slowly add lemon juice, whipping constantly
Slightly cool broth
Add a cup at a time to lemon/egg mixture, whipping constantly (or will curdle)
Repeat until all soup is added
Return soup to large pot and add chicken
Warm until chicken is heated through
Serving Size: Makes enough for 6 people
Add orzo and allow to boil for amount of time on the box
In large bowl, beat 3 eggs
Slowly add lemon juice, whipping constantly
Slightly cool broth
Add a cup at a time to lemon/egg mixture, whipping constantly (or will curdle)
Repeat until all soup is added
Return soup to large pot and add chicken
Warm until chicken is heated through
Serving Size: Makes enough for 6 people