KITTENCAL'S LEMON CHICKEN ORZO SOUP

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For the very best results us a good-quality chicken broth for this, you can sub the same amount of uncooked rice for the orzo. I have even added some cooked cubed chicken to this soup, this is one of my family's favorite soups, you will love this!---- see my recipe#118258

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lemon

Time 20m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta (or use same amount uncooked rice)
salt
black pepper
2 large eggs
1 lemon, juice of
grated parmesan cheese (optional I like to sprinkle it on top!)

Steps:

  • Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a pot.
  • Add in the orzo or rice; simmer uncovered until the orzo or rice is cooked (about 10 minutes).
  • In a medium heat-proof bowl whisk together eggs and lemon juice until frothy.
  • Remove a ladle of hot broth from the pot and slowly add the broth to the egg mixture whisking vigorously; pour the mixture back into the hot soup.
  • Remove immediately from the heat (DO NOT LET BOIL!).
  • Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.1, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 124, Sodium 2041, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.5, Protein 22.9

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