Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
A zesty soup that combines tender chicken, delicate orzo pasta, and fresh vegetables in a savory broth with fresh lemon juice.
Servings: 6 servings
Cost: $12
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups diced cooked chicken
- 2 Meyer lemons 2/3 cups juice
- 2 teaspoons garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 medium diced carrots
- 2 egg yolks
- 6 oz. orzo
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a 4 quart saucepan saute onion, carrot with garlic and a tablespoon of oil.
- Add in chicken broth and orzo bring to a boil.
- Time 9 minutes.
- Remove a cup of broth and whisk egg yolks into it and slowly add mixture to soup while stirring.
- Add in lemon juice and chicken.
- Cook 2 more minutes.