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Kittencal's Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Recipe #164680 | 20 min | 5 min prep | SERVES 3 -4 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: KITTENCAL

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 Kittencal's Method for Chicken or Turkey Stock/Broth

Posted on: Apr 17, 2006

Ingredients

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

    1. 1
      Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a pot.
    2. 2
      Add in the orzo or rice; simmer uncovered until the orzo or rice is cooked (about 10 minutes).
    3. 3
      In a medium heat-proof bowl whisk together eggs and lemon juice until frothy.
    4. 4
      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.
    5. 5
      Remove immediately from the heat (DO NOT LET BOIL!).
    6. 6
      Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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    From: MA HIKER

    On Feb 20, 2008

    delicious! I chopped up some baby carrots and a chicken breast to cook in the broth. The egg makes a nice creamy soup!

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    From: Merlot

    On Jan 30, 2008

    Hubby and I loved this soup. The lemon juice is the secret that brings out the flavors. I followed the recipe exactly (using Orzo) and I wouldn't change a thing. This is another winner from Kittencal!!!

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  • From: Raezor Chef

    On Jan 23, 2008

    I added garlic, celery. and extra lemon and spice.. So much better the next day.. Absoutly outstanding.. Better than eating out

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    From: bobo3039

    On Nov 10, 2007

    Loved this subtly flavored soup. I did add a little extra lemon juice and some dill for color.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (732g)

    Recipe makes 3 servings

    Calories 311
    Calories from Fat 68 (21%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 7.6g 11%
    Saturated Fat 2.2g 10%
    Monounsaturated Fat 2.9g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 141mg 47%
    Sodium 2084mg 86%
    Potassium 682mg 19%
    Total Carbohydrate 35.4g 11%
    Dietary Fiber 1.4g 5%
    Sugars 3.2g
    Protein 22.7g 45%
    Vitamin A 165mcg 3%
    Vitamin B6 0.2mg 9%
    Vitamin B12 1.1mcg 17%
    Vitamin C 7mg 12%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 1%
    Calcium 51mg 5%
    Iron 3mg 19%

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