Quick Avgolemano, Orzo and Chicken Soup
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Ready In: 35 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 6 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh dill
- fresh dill (to garnish) (optional)
- 1⁄2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 4 large eggs
- 1⁄3 cup fresh lemon juice (no substitutes)
- 1 cup shredded carrot
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 8 ounces chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Directions
- Bring broth and dill to a boil in a large saucepan.
- Add orzo & reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until orzo is slightly tender.
- Remove from heat.
- Place eggs and juice in a blender or food processor, process until smooth.
- Remove 1 cup broth from pan with a ladle, making sure to leave out orzo.
- With blender or processor on, slowly add broth, process until smooth.
- Add carrot, salt, pepper and chicken to pan.
- Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook 5 minutes or until chicken and orzo are done.
- Reduce heat to low.
- Slowly stir in egg mixture; and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly(do not boil).
- Enjoy!
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