NEW ENGLAND SOUP FACTORY'S ASPARAGUS, LEMON, AND ORZO SOUP

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New England Soup Factory's Asparagus, Lemon, and Orzo Soup image

Yet another unusual but wonderful recipe from Marjorie Druker's New England Soup Factory in Boston! Very simple and low-carb.

Provided by winkki

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 quarts chicken broth
1 cup dried orzo pasta
1/2 lb asparagus, cut into 3/4 inch slices
8 eggs, beaten
2 lemons, juice of
1 bunch scallion, chopped
4 -6 dashes lemon extract
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a large stockpot.
  • Add orzo; cook 5-7 minutes.
  • Add asparagus; cook 5-7 minutes more.
  • Bring soup back to a brisk boil and whisk in beaten eggs.
  • Cook for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.5, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 124, Sodium 799.9, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2, Protein 11.7

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