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Soup with Orzo Pasta and Lemon (Supë me Fidhe ose Magjerica me Lemon)

Yields8 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 15 mins

Soup with Orzo Pasta and Lemon (Supë me Fidhe ose Magjerica me Lemon)

Soup Orzo Pasta Lemon Cooked

 1 ½ lbs beef soup bonescan be used any meat to your liking
 3 tbsp butter
 1 tbsp salt
 4 tbsp orzo pasta
 3 green oniononly whites of the onion chopped
 2 egg yolks
 ½ lemon juice
 2 tbsp dillor parsley
 1 pinch black pepper
 6 cups water
1

Heat the butter in a stockpot, 6 quart over medium heat.

2

Add green onions and cook, stirring until translucent about 4 to 5 minutes.

3

Add beef soup bones and continue to stir around for few minutes, or until you see light browning.

4

At this point pour the water, bring to a boil, and let simmer for one hour. If the meat is not cook yet, you can add more water until is done.

5

Stir in the orzo pasta and cook for 10 more minutes.

6

Season with salt and black pepper. Remove the stockpot from the heat to cool down at room temperature.

7

Meanwhile in a medium size bowl, whisk lemon juice and egg yolk. While whisking slowly pour one cup broth from the stockpot into the egg mixture.

8

Pour the egg mixture to the stockpot and stir well to blend.

9

Serve right way with hard crusted bread. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 176Calories from Fat 83.63
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.41g15%

Saturated Fat 4.76g24%
Trans Fat 0.39g
Cholesterol 101.56mg34%
Sodium 660.88mg28%
Potassium 374.11mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 3.74g2%

Dietary Fiber 0.37g2%
Sugars 0.32g
Protein 19.68g40%

Vitamin A 6.23%
Vitamin C 2.90%
Calcium 4.12%
Iron 13.24%
Vitamin D 92.91%
Vitamin E 2.69%
Vitamin K 11.12%
Thiamin 7.02%
Riboflavin 13.33%
Niacin 26.68%
Vitamin B6 39.83%
Folate 3.11%
Vitamin B12 83.56%
Phosphorus 30.25%
Magnesium 6.31%
Zinc 43.62%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.