Asparagus Avgolemono


From Moosewood Restaurant Simple Suppers

  • 1 quart chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup orzo
  • 2 cups asparagus, cut into 1 1/2 inch lengths
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (1/2 tablespoon dried)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Whisk eggs and lemon juice together in a bowl. Set aside.

Put broth in soup pot and bring to a boil. Add orzo and boil for 8 minutes.

Add asparagus and dill. Simmer 4-5 minutes.

When asparagus is tender, take a ladleful of hot broth and whisk into egg / lemon mixture. Lower the heat. Slowly pour egg / lemon mixture into soup in a thin stream, stirring briskly. Continue stirring until soup is thickened somewhat and heated through. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve.

Makes 4 servings.
102 calories per serving.

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