# Creamy Lemon Orzo Soup

This is a super easy and nutrient-dense creamy lemon orzo soup recipe that is packed with vegetables, chicken, and a creamy lemon broth made without dairy.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 cup diced onion
- 0.5 cup chopped carrots
- 4 cups broth
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 lemon lemon juice
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup cooked chicken
- 1 can artichoke hearts
- 1 handful spinach
- 3 tbsp fresh chopped dill
- salt
- pepper

## Instructions

1. To a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil, minced garlic, diced onion, and chopped carrots.
2. Sauté until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
3. Add 4 cups of broth (chicken or vegetable) and bring to a boil.
4. Add 1 cup of orzo, reduce the broth to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 10 minutes until orzo is al dente.
5. In a separate small mixing bowl, add the juice of 1 lemon and 3 eggs, and whisk together.
6. Slowly pour about 1 cup of the orzo soup broth into the small mixing bowl with the eggs and lemon, while continuously whisking.
7. Slowly add the liquid from the small mixing bowl to the orzo soup while stirring the broth to incorporate.
8. Next, add shredded chicken, artichoke hearts, and fresh dill.
9. Stir everything together, add salt and pepper to taste.
10. Add some spinach.

## Equipment

- large pot
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- ladle
- wooden spoon
- lemon squeezer

## Tips

- Add the eggs slowly to the broth while continuously whisking to prevent them from scrambling.
- The soup is nutrient-dense and super easy to make.
- The lemon and dill make it taste super fresh.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDmmFeHOLDl/?igsh=dG1tdGVqeWoyYmVi
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/01ce4b9a-f4ba-4842-843e-1d3b49aa3b8f
- Extracted: 2025-11-11

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