Greek Lemon and Orzo Soup

Submitted by Sandi From CA

"Lemon...mmmm! Courtesy Everyday With Rachael Ray Dec/Jan 2007."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 lemon peel (2-inch strip)
• 1 large lemon, juice of
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 pinch saffron
• 1⁄2 cup orzo pasta
• 2 large eggs, plus
• 3 large egg yolks
• 2 drops hot sauce
• flat leaf parsley, chopped (a couple of generous handfuls)
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• pita chips, for serving (any flavor)

directions

1. In a soup pot, bring the broth, lemon peel, bay leaf and saffron to a boil.
2. Stir in the orzo and boil for 5 minutes.
3. Cover, remove the pan from the heat and let the orzo steep for 5 minutes.
4. Discard the lemon peel and a bay leaf.
5. In a bowl, whish the eggs and egg yolks, lemon juice and hot sauce.
6. Whisk in ½ cup soup to temper the eggs, then whish the egg mixture into the soup.
7. Cook on low heat, whisking, for 5 minutes.
8. Stir in the parsley; season with salt and pepper. Serve with pita chips.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

I'm a great believer in soups, & this one is no exception ~ IT'S GREAT! Definitely unusual for me, but GREAT! I enjoyed the lemon, especially, in this soup! Did almost double the amount of orzo, but used just the smallest amount of hot sauce! Certainly a keeper! [Made & reviewed while in Greece on Zaar's World Tour 4]

 

[Samantha in Ut]

Made for ZWT 4 very good next time I will double it since my family loved it. I will add more orzo as well. Super easy to make! Thank you.

 

[stampernut]

I have made this several times and it is fabulous. I have increased the amount of lemon with good results and have added chicken to boost the protein.

 

[Kittencalrecipezazz]

MMMMM, I love Greek lemon soup, I can't wait to try this one Sandi!...Kitten :)