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

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

 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!