Description
Lemon Orzo Chickpea Soup is a delightful blend of bright, zesty flavors and creamy texture, making it the perfect meal for any occasion. This vegetarian-friendly dish features tender orzo pasta, hearty chickpeas, and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a light lemon-infused broth. The unique addition of eggs gives this soup a rich creaminess without relying on heavy cream. Whether served warm for a comforting dinner or chilled for a refreshing summer treat, this soup is sure to impress your guests or satisfy your weeknight cravings. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s packed with nutrients and flavor that will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small white onion, peeled and diced
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 cups vegetable stock
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup orzo
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice, plus extra lemon slices for serving
- 2 large handfuls fresh baby spinach
- 1–3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onion for 3 minutes, then add diced carrots and minced garlic; cook for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
- Pour in vegetable stock and chickpeas; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in orzo and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and lemon juice. Gradually add hot broth to the egg mixture while whisking continuously to temper the eggs.
- Remove the pot from heat; slowly drizzle the egg mixture into the soup while stirring.
- Return to low heat, add spinach and dill; cook until wilted.
- Serve warm with extra dill and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 186mg