Greek-Style Lemon Egg Soup with Orzo (Vegetarian)
Greek-Style Lemon Egg Soup with Orzo (Vegetarian) is bright with fresh lemon and finished with a silky egg emulsion that adds gentle richness without cream. Pureed carrots, celery, and onion deepen the body of the broth, while tender orzo makes each spoonful satisfying. Serve it as a cozy weeknight dinner or a soothing lunch, especially on cool days.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Greek-Style Lemon Egg Soup with Orzo (Vegetarian), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 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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- 30
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery, and onion; cook until the vegetables soften and their flavors meld, about 3 minutes.
- 2
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring it to a boil. Cook for at least 20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender, or longer for a richer broth.
- 3
With a slotted spoon, move the vegetable pieces to a food processor. Blend until smooth and return the mixture to the pot.
- 4
Stir in the orzo and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet slightly firm, about 11 minutes.
- 5
Meanwhile, whisk the eggs and lemon juice in a bowl. Add a few tablespoons of hot broth to the lemon-egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from curdling. Continue until the lemon-egg mixture is hot, then pour it into the broth.
- 6
Lower the heat and cook, without boiling, until the soup thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Let the soup cool a bit before serving; it will thicken further. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Calories 278.91 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 12.68 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 39.63 g 14%
- Total Fat 8.21 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 2.09 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 91.0 mg High 30%
- Sodium 869.67 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 5.02 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 6.47 g --
- Added Sugars 1.15 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 82.95 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.21 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 519.04 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 296.91 mcg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin C 3.83 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.38 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Greek Style Lemon Egg Soup with Orzo (Vegetarian) is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Celery, Eggs, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 278.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Greek-Style Lemon Egg Soup with Orzo (Vegetarian) made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Celery, Eggs, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon Juice. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Greek-Style Lemon Egg Soup with Orzo (Vegetarian)?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 278.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Greek-Style Lemon Egg Soup with Orzo (Vegetarian) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Greek-Style Lemon Egg Soup with Orzo (Vegetarian) healthy?
- Greek-Style Lemon Egg Soup with Orzo (Vegetarian) has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 278.91 calories and 12.68 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 869.67 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.09 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Celery and Onions, 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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