Quick Avgolemano, Orzo And Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Quick Avgolemano, Orzo And Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

1
Bring broth and dill to a boil in a large saucepan.
2
Add orzo & reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until orzo is slightly tender.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Place eggs and juice in a blender or food processor, process until smooth.
5
Remove 1 cup broth from pan with a ladle, making sure to leave out orzo.
6
With blender or processor on, slowly add broth, process until smooth.
7
Add carrot, salt, pepper and chicken to pan.
8
Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook 5 minutes or until chicken and orzo are done.
9
Reduce heat to low.
10
Slowly stir in egg mixture; and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly(do not boil).
11
Enjoy!

972

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

147

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Quick Avgolemano, Orzo And Chicken Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Quick Avgolemano, Orzo And Chicken Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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