Creamy Lemon Orzo Soup

10m
Serves 4
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Directions

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

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

Equipment

Large potSmall mixing bowlWhiskLadle

Tips

  • Add the eggs really slowly to the broth to prevent them from scrambling.