This vegetarian avgolemono soup is a wonderful recipe that comes together quickly and makes for a very flavorful dinner! We eat this lemon orzo soup it by itself with some crackers but it would be lovely to accompany a Greek main dish.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 large carrots, chopped
- 5 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup orzo
- 3 large eggs
- 2 medium lemons, juiced
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Step 1
Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion; cook until veggies soften and flavors have mingled, about 3 minutes.
Step 2
Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Cook for at least 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender, or longer for a more flavorful broth.
Step 3
Use a slotted spoon to transfer vegetable chunks to a food processor. Blend until smooth and return to the pot.
Step 4
Add orzo and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
Step 5
Meanwhile, whisk eggs and lemon juice in a bowl. Add a few tablespoons of hot broth to the lemon-egg mixture, whisking constantly to avoid curdling the eggs. Continue until lemon-egg mixture is hot, then add to the broth.
Step 6
Reduce heat and cook, without boiling, until soup thickens a bit, about 3 minutes. Allow soup to cool slightly before serving; it will become even thicker. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 179 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat6g | 7% |
Saturated Fat1g | 6% |
Cholesterol70mg | 23% |
Sodium81mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate27g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 13% |
Total Sugars4g | |
Protein7g | |
Vitamin C24mg | 118% |
Calcium63mg | 5% |
Iron2mg | 8% |
Potassium307mg | 7% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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