October 18th, 2006
Hearty Chicken Soup
Last week, I got a bad muscle pull in my lower back. All my friends have been so kind and I cannot imagine how me and yasir could have gone along for a week without their help. (Thank you!…i know its not enough)
Ulfet made this soup for me. It is delicious!!! It can be eaten instead of a meal too. It is filling.
Ingredients:
Chicken pieces 4-5 (any will do) boiled, keep chicken broth/stock aside
oil about 3 tbsp
butter 1 tbsp
all purpose flour about 1 1/2 tbsp
orzo pasta about a handful
salt as per taste
lemon juice
First start by boiling the chicken pieces, then reserve the broth and shred the chicken into little pieces.
In the pot, heat the oil and butter, then add the flour. It will start to bubble, whisk it for a minute or two. Now add the orzo, chicken, broth and a little extra cold water.
Let this boil for about 10-15 mins (The orzo pasta, doubles in size) till the soup thickens.
Add the salt, and let it become warm. Then whisk the egg yolk and lemon juice and mix it in the soup for a smooth creamy texture.
Enjoy a hot bowl of chicken soup on a rainy day or anytime other time!