Bright Lemon Orzo Soup
Bright Lemon Orzo Soup blends tangy fresh lemon with a silky egg-thickened chicken broth for a comforting, uplifting bowl. Tender orzo adds gentle body while the balance of citrus and pepper keeps each spoonful lively. Perfect for a light lunch, a simple dinner starter, or a soothing pick-me-up on cool evenings.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bright Lemon Orzo Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour the chicken broth into a large pot and bring it to a boil. Add the orzo pasta and simmer for 10 minutes, until tender.
- 2
In a medium glass or metal bowl, beat the egg whites to medium stiff peaks. Stir in the egg yolks and lemon juice. When the pasta is done, gradually ladle about 1 cup of the soup into the egg mixture while gently stirring to warm the eggs so they are not shocked by the boiling liquid. Pour the egg mixture into the soup pot and stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
- Calories 160.3 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 11.1 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 20.46 g 7%
- Total Fat 3.84 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 1.16 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 71.53 mg High 24%
- Sodium 653.68 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 1.42 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 1.42 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 20.64 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.53 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 187.7 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 31.85 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 8.43 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Bright Lemon Orzo Soup is made with 6 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Eggs, Egg Whites, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 160.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bright Lemon Orzo Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Eggs, Egg Whites, Lemon, Orzo. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bright Lemon Orzo Soup?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 160.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bright Lemon Orzo Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Bright Lemon Orzo Soup healthy?
- Bright Lemon Orzo Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 160.3 calories and 11.1 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 653.68 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.16 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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