GREEK LEMON AND ORZO SOUP

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Make and share this Greek Lemon and Orzo Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sandi From CA

Categories     Lemon

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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)

Steps:

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

Anoji Anojigan
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This soup is so delicious and easy to make! I will definitely be making it again.


Raphael Muchiri
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I love that this soup is made with fresh ingredients. It really makes a difference in the flavor.


Michael Blake
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This soup is the perfect way to warm up on a cold day. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Javed adan
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I'm not a big fan of soup, but this one is definitely an exception. It's so flavorful and comforting.


Charles Quarles
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This soup is amazing! I love the bright lemon flavor and the tender orzo.


Kevin Haltom
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's definitely going to be a regular in my kitchen.


Alyssa Horton
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so affordable. It's a great way to feed a crowd on a budget.


Abdul Shaheer
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I'm not usually a fan of orzo, but I loved it in this soup. It cooked perfectly and added a nice texture.


Mia Alex
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This soup is so versatile. I've made it with different vegetables and it's always delicious.


Abdulrauf Murtala
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I love that this soup is made with healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get my daily dose of vegetables.


Esa Williams
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


Vincent Okemwa
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's my new go-to soup recipe.


Bertha Asare
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This soup was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.


Prince Resse
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I'm definitely going to be making it again.


Ytheguygaming Videos
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I added some chopped fresh dill to my soup and it really took it to the next level.


Liza Rana
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of lemon and orzo.


Chrisy lyte
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Tarieli Jijavadze
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use pantry staples to make it.


Jimmy Johnson
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Love is everything
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so well-balanced and the orzo cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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