Update and Greek Chicken Soup

So this weekend was a bit of a fail. All I got done were the pictures of his party package which did not turn out as good as I had hoped. I really need to take a photography class to learn how to use light to my advantage. I have come to really dislike the flash and want limit it's use as much as possible. Then when I try to use natural light with no flash I get a glare. Lighting is very frustrating!





Anyway, the reason I didn't get that much accomplished was that I got a cold. The best cure for the cold in our house is Greek Chicken Soup! I am so excited Craig offered to help me make it tonight because I know after eating it I will instantly feel better. Something with the lemon and egg really makes you sweat.

Recipe:
4 lb Whole Chicken
Salt
1 cup chopped Carrots (optional)
1 cup chopped Celery (optional)
Chicken Broth (optional)
4 Eggs
4 Lemons
1 cup Orzo

Put a whole chicken in a pot and cover it with water and salt to taste. Boil 45 min until cooked. Remove chicken and let cool. Add carrots and celery to broth. Boil until carrots are cooked. (You can add more chicken broth if you want here) In a mixing bowl beat eggs with juice from 3-4 lemons. Gradually beat in broth until mixture is hot then add to pot. Be careful not to do it too quickly or the egg will cook. Now that chicken has cooled break off bite size pieces and put them in pot. Add orzo, let boil 7 more minutes and it's done. Serve with lemons, salt and pepper. Takes about 2 hours to make but it's worth it!

(Photo from Real Simple)

Since I am going to the store to get the ingredients to make American Spaghetti, Pot Roast, something with chicken and Chili. Recipes to come :)