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.

Breanna
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and delicious.


Osama Wahba
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I'm not a big fan of lemon soup, but this one was actually really good. I would definitely make it again.


Kholoud Muhammad
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This soup is a must-try! It's so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious.


Saleem Jutt12
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Kai Mitchel
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This soup was amazing! It was so flavorful and refreshing. I loved the combination of the lemon and orzo.


Mark Swanson
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I wasn't a big fan of this soup. I found the lemon flavor to be too sour and the orzo was too mushy.


Pedro Pina
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This soup was just okay. I found the lemon flavor to be a bit too overpowering. I also thought the soup was a bit too thin.


Chunkeymon
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Limau0nm Lima
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This soup is so refreshing and flavorful. The lemon really shines through, and the orzo adds a nice heartiness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a light and healthy soup.


Ghulam Mohi Ud Din
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the bright and tangy flavor of the lemon. I also liked that it was a relatively easy recipe to follow.


malapa kenneth
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The lemon and orzo combination was perfect, and the vegetables added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


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