This Creamy and Delicious Chicken Lemon Orzo Soup is an authentic greek recipe that thickens the soup using egg yolks as it is traditionally made. We make this recipe quick and easy by using rotisserie chicken so your soup is ready in minutes.
¼cupgreen onionstop green part of onion to use for garnish
1tbspgarlicfresh chopped
2tspsaltfresh cracked is best
1tspblack pepper
2tbsplemon juicefresh squeezed
3wholeegg yolks
2wholebay leaves
Instructions
First begin shredding your rotisserie chicken and place aside.
Then in a large pot on medium heat saute the onions, garlic, and carrots with a light spray of olive oil for 2-3 minutes. Then add your Orzo and bay leaves. Continue sauteing for another 1-2 minutes.
Next add the chicken broth, seasoning, and bring to a slow boil. Once your soup begins to boil you can reduce the heat to a simmer and continue cooking for 10-15 minutes.
Once your soup is finished, you can turn off the burner and add the shredded chicken.
In a separate small bowl, you will separate three egg yolks. Whisk your egg yolks and add your fresh squeezed lemon juice.
Then in a liquid measuring cup, ladle about a cup of the chicken broth from your soup. Then slowly whisk the broth into your egg yolks
Next, pour the entire mixture of lemon, chicken broth, and egg yolks back into your soup and give it a stir. Add extra salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with an extra lemon wedge and sliced green onion.
Notes
Let the cup of chicken broth cool slightly before whisking it into your egg yolks
Simmering your soup will take about 5 minutes longer but will prevent your vegetables and orzo from becoming mushy