Greek Lemon and Orzo Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

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 )

Directions:

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 1/2 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	150.22 Kcal (629 kJ)
Calories from fat	72.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.03g	12%
Cholesterol	233.98mg	78%
Sodium	1829.45mg	76%
Potassium	500.1mg	11%
Total Carbs	5.55g	2%
Sugars	1.03g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.74g	3%
Protein	9.17g	18%
Vitamin C	40.7mg	68%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	67.4mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	26.05 Kcal (109 kJ)
Calories from fat	12.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.39g	12%
Cholesterol	40.57mg	78%
Sodium	317.24mg	76%
Potassium	86.72mg	11%
Total Carbs	0.96g	2%
Sugars	0.18g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.13g	3%
Protein	1.59g	18%
Vitamin C	7mg	68%
Iron	0.2mg	8%
Calcium	11.7mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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