Easy Soup Recipes: Comforting Avgolemono Soup with Turkey Bacon
Avgolemono Soup is a classic Greek dish that combines the creaminess of eggs, the tanginess of lemon, and the savory flavor of turkey bacon. Perfect for a cozy evening.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil and add orzo pasta.
- Cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then chop.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and lemon juice.
- Gradually add a cup of hot broth to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Return the egg mixture to the pot and stir well.
- Add chopped turkey bacon and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This soup can be adjusted by adding more lemon for tanginess or extra broth for a thinner consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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