Avgolemono Soup: A Comforting Twist with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A comforting twist on the classic Avgolemono soup, featuring the rich flavors of turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 4 ounces chicken ham, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
- Add the orzo pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and lemon juice.
- Gradually add a ladle of hot broth into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
- Slowly stir the egg mixture back into the pot of soup.
- Add the turkey bacon and chicken ham, and cook on low heat for another 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- This soup is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, add a little more broth or water as the orzo will absorb liquid.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg