Cozy lemon chicken orzo soup is bright, warm and cozy ... I find it’s simplest with this easy recipe to just to add some water when reheating. The soup will still have plenty of flavor.
Once the vegetables are tender add the chicken ... the soup and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes. Use tongs or a spoon to remove the herb sprigs and discard. Add the orzo pasta and lemon ...
I had never seen this egg-thickened soup served ... Poach the chicken breast for 20 minutes. Remove from the stock and leave to cool. Bring the stock to the boil, add the orzo pasta.
Add the chickpeas, rosemary, orzo and bay leaf. Reduce heat to a low simmer and cook for 10 minutes until orzo is cooked through. Reduce heat to low and stir in lemon juice.
This vibrant soup ... the orzo is fully cooked and the greens have wilted. Turn the heat right down, then pour in the cream and stir well. Simmer gently for 2 minutes then stir in the lemon ...
In another bowl, mix the egg yolks and lemon juice together until combined. When the orzo or rice is cooked ... Keep the heat very low. The soup will thicken as the egg cooks.