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Ingredients
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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4 large carrots, chopped
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5 stalks celery, chopped
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1 large onion, chopped
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8 cups vegetable broth
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1 cup orzo
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3 large eggs
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2 medium lemons, juiced
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion; cook until veggies soften and flavors have mingled, about 3 minutes.
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Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Cook for at least 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender, or longer for a more flavorful broth.
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Use a slotted spoon to transfer vegetable chunks to a food processor. Blend until smooth and return to the pot.
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Add orzo and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
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Meanwhile, whisk eggs and lemon juice in a bowl. Add a few tablespoons of hot broth to the lemon-egg mixture, whisking constantly to avoid curdling the eggs. Continue until lemon-egg mixture is hot, then add to the broth.
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Reduce heat and cook, without boiling, until soup thickens a bit, about 3 minutes. Allow soup to cool slightly before serving; it will become even thicker. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
179 | Calories |
6g | Fat |
27g | Carbs |
7g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 179 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 6g | 7% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 6% |
Cholesterol 70mg | 23% |
Sodium 81mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate 27g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 13% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 7g | 14% |
Vitamin C 24mg | 26% |
Calcium 63mg | 5% |
Iron 2mg | 8% |
Potassium 307mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.