New England Soup Factorys Asparagus Lemon And Orzo Soup Recipes

NEW ENGLAND SOUP FACTORY'S ASPARAGUS, LEMON, AND ORZO SOUP

Steps:

• Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a large stockpot.
• Add orzo; cook 5-7 minutes.
• Add asparagus; cook 5-7 minutes more.
• Bring soup back to a brisk boil and whisk in beaten eggs.
• Cook for 1 minute.
• Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients.
• Serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS ORZO SOUP

Steps:

• Snap off and discard woody bases from asparagus.
• Bias-slice asparagus into 1-inch-long pieces.
• Set aside.
• In a 4-quart Dutch oven cook onion and garlic in hot oil until tender.
• Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
• Stir in pasta; reduce heat and boil gently for 5 minutes.
• Stir in asparagus and snow peas.
• Return soup to boiling and cook 3 minutes more.
• Stir in spinach and pepper; cook 1 minute more.
• Remove soup from heat.
• Ladle soup into bowls.
• If desired, swirl 1 to 2 teaspoons pesto into each bowl of soup.
• Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top of each serving.