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Orzo Egg Drop Soup

This simple soup is perfect comfort food!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 bowls or 8 cups
Author: Lisa Grant (Jersey Girl Cooks)

Ingredients

  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups dried orzo pasta
  • 4 eggs beaten
  • 2 TBS fresh parsley or 1 TBS dried parsley plus extra for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

  • In a medium size sauce pan, bring broth to a boil over medium high heat. Add orzo pasta and reduce heat to medium. Cook pasta for about 8 minutes or until tender.
  • Add egg and parsley to the pan and stir well. Cook for another minute or until egg is formed into bits.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve with grated Parmesan cheese.