Egg Lemon Soup by Bob

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:00:19 GMT

Step 1

Simmer chicken pieces in broth until thoroughly cooked.

Step 2

Remove chicken, remove meat from bones when cool and reserve.

Step 3

Strain/skim broth to your satisfaction.

Step 4

Add water/stock to return to 2qt and boil.

Step 5

Add orzo and simmer.

Step 6

Beat eggs well and add lemon juice.

Step 7

Slowly temper some of the hot soup into the egg/lemon juice mixture, whisking well.

Step 8

Slowly pour warm mixture back into soup pot, whisking briskly.

Step 9

Mix the cornstarch with the water and add to soup, stirring until slightly thickened.

Step 10

Add reserved chicken and season soup accordingly.

Step 11

The soup will thicken on standing for a few minutes.

Step 12

Don't boil it or it will curdle. You can adjust the quantities easily for more servings.

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