Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

, perfect for a cozy meal!
Ingredients:
For the soup:
1 tbsp olive oil πŸ«’
1 medium onion, finely chopped πŸ§…
2 carrots, diced πŸ₯•
2 celery stalks, diced 🌱
3 garlic cloves, minced πŸ§„
1 cup orzo pasta 🍝
6 cups chicken broth πŸ—
2 cups cooked shredded chicken (or rotisserie chicken) πŸ“
1 tsp dried thyme 🌿
1 tsp dried oregano 🌱
2 large eggs πŸ₯š
ΒΌ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons) πŸ‹
Salt and pepper to taste πŸ§‚
For garnish:
Fresh parsley or dill, chopped 🌿
Lemon slices πŸ‹
Instructions:
1️⃣ SautΓ© the vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. SautΓ© for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. πŸ₯•πŸ§„
2️⃣ Cook the orzo: Stir in the orzo and cook for 1-2 minutes to lightly toast it. 🍝✨
3️⃣ Add the broth and chicken: Pour in the chicken broth, add the shredded chicken, thyme, and oregano. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is tender. πŸ²πŸ“
4️⃣ Prepare the egg-lemon mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and lemon juice. πŸ₯šπŸ‹
5️⃣ Temper the mixture: Gradually ladle a cup of hot broth into the egg-lemon mixture while whisking constantly to prevent curdling. Slowly stir the tempered mixture back into the soup. This will create a creamy, velvety texture. 🌟
6️⃣ Season and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or dill and lemon slices. Enjoy! πŸŒΏπŸ‹
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4-6 portions
Calories: ~300 Kcal per serving

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