Lemony Shrimp and Orzo Soup with Dill

A bright, lemony broth with orzo, sweet shrimp and a serious amount of dill. The shrimp go in at the very last minute, which is the entire secret.

Serves 430 minutes mediterraneanhigh-proteinquickdairy-free

• ✓Shrimp is a lean source of protein and selenium.
• ✓Olive oil and a whole lemon's juice and zest finish the broth.
• ✓Fresh dill goes in by the handful, not the pinch.

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Ingredients

• •1 lb / 450 g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• •2 tbsp olive oil
• •1 leek, white and light green parts, sliced
• •2 carrots, finely diced
• •2 cloves garlic, sliced
• •¾ cup / 150 g orzo
• •6 cups / 1.5 l chicken or vegetable stock
• •juice and zest of 1 lemon
• •big bunch fresh dill, chopped
• •salt and black pepper

Method

1. Soften the leek and carrots in the oil, 5 minutes, without browning.
2. Add the garlic for one minute, then the stock. Bring to a simmer.
3. Add the orzo; cook 8–9 minutes until just tender.
4. Drop in the shrimp for the last 2–3 minutes — they are done the moment they turn pink and curl.
5. Off the heat: lemon juice, zest and the dill. Season well.

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