| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 35 min |
| Active: | 35 min |
| Yield: | 6 servings |
| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 35 min |
| Active: | 35 min |
| Yield: | 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 18 eggs
- 12 cups plus 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 cups roasted chicken, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups cooked orzo
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs in a bowl, then run them through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any stray shells.
- Combine the 12 cups chicken broth and the lemon juice in a pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat and hold at a simmer.
- Temper the eggs by gradually whisking broth into the eggs, one ladleful at a time. When you have added about a quarter of the broth, stir the mixture back into the pot. Cook at a low simmer, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. (Be careful not to let the soup boil or the eggs will overcook and ruin it.) Stir in the salt and white pepper and strain the soup through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps.
- In a small saucepan, combine the shredded chicken and the 1/2 cup chicken broth. Bring to a simmer to warm the chicken, then strain off the broth. Divide the chicken and orzo among six bowls; add 1 teaspoon of the chopped dill to each bowl. Ladle the soup into the bowls and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 535 |
| Total Fat | 26 g |
| Saturated Fat | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Protein | 40 g |
| Cholesterol | 530 mg |
| Sodium | 1796 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 535 |
| Total Fat | 26 g |
| Saturated Fat | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Protein | 40 g |
| Cholesterol | 530 mg |
| Sodium | 1796 mg |
Reviews
Super involved for a dish that’s relatively simple to make.