Quick Avgolemano, Orzo And Chicken Soup

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

• 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!