Egg-Lemon Avgolemono Soup with Orzo and Fresh Dill

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A comforting Greek chicken broth soup enriched with velvety egg-lemon sauce, tender orzo pasta, and fragrant fresh dill for a bright, soothing bowl. This Greek-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken broth, orzo pasta, eggs, large for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Greek cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 6 cups chicken broth to a gentle boil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 3/4 cup orzo pasta and cook for 7-8 minutes until tender but still firm to the bite.
  2. Step 2: While the orzo cooks, whisk together 2 large eggs and 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice in a medium bowl until smooth and pale.
  3. Step 3: Slowly ladle about 1 cup of the hot broth into the egg-lemon mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs and prevent curdling.
  4. Step 4: Gradually pour the tempered egg mixture back into the pot with the remaining broth and orzo, stirring gently over low heat until the soup thickens slightly and becomes creamy, about 3 minutes. Do not boil to avoid scrambling eggs.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and optionally 1 cup cooked shredded chicken for added protein. Serve warm.

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