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Artichoke Soup with Creamy
Lemon
4 cups chicken broth, reserving 2 tablespoons 1/2 cup
orzo 1/2 cup drained, chopped Whole Artichoke Hearts 2 large
eggs 3 tablespoons lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon) 1/4 cup
half-and-half Toasted pine nuts or croutons In a medium-size
saucepan, bring chicken broth, except for the 2 tablespoons, to a boil.
Reduce heat and add orzo. Cook according to package directions,
approximately 10 minutes. Stir in artichokes. In a small mixing bowl,
whisk or beat eggs until well-blended. Add reserved chicken broth and
lemon juice and blend. Add egg mixture all at once to soup. Stir in
half-and-half and cook on low until heated through. Ladle into bowls
and garnish with pine nuts or croutons. Makes 5 (1-cup)
servings. |