Lemon, Chicken and Orzo Rice Soup
Happy Sunday, Soupers! Took a break last week to recover from a cold. This Lemon Chicken and Orzo rice soup was just what I needed to get back on track!
So if you’re looking for a delicious Lemon Chicken and Rice Soup, let this lemony goodness soothe your cold.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
1 clove of garlic
1 leek
1 tsp salt, divided
Pinch salt, pepper and paprika
¾ cup Orzo rice
1 bay leaf
1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 qt low sodium chicken stock
4 eggs (2 whole eggs + 2 egg yolks)
¼ cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
1 cup chard
2 carrots
1/2 cup fresh dill
Carolyn Moncel
Carolyn Davenport-Moncel is a digital media and communication consultant, author, mother, contrarian, book, music and reformed veggie lover and Founder and Souper-in-Chief at Simply Souperlicious, a platform devoted to helping fans "fall back in love with veggies" -- one local, seasonal, soup recipe at a time. Follow her veggie and soup journey on social media @simplysouperlicious.
- ColdFlu
- Fall
- Flexiterian
- Grains
- Herbs
- Immunity Boost
- Lunch
- Mild
- Puree
- Spring
- Thick
- Vegetables
- Winter
- Yellow
- Prep 30min
- Cook30min
- Meal Time Lunch
- Serves 4
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add onion, garlic, leeks, carrots and 1/2 tsp salt and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the rice, bay leaf (if using), chicken and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes (uncovered), or until both the rice and chicken are cooked.
- Remove the bay leaf and transfer the chicken to a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken. Return the chicken to the pot along with the spinach (if using). Simmer until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the 2 whole eggs, 2 egg yolks and lemon juice until smooth. VERY slowly pour in 2 cups of the hot broth while whisking constantly.
- Stir the lemony egg liquid back into the soup along with the remaining 1/2 tsp salt. Simmer it gently for a couple of minutes. Taste and add more salt if you think it needs it (depends on the chicken broth used).
- Stir in lots of cracked pepper. Serve topped with lots of fresh dill, a drizzle of olive oil and more black pepper.
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