Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Light and refreshing soup with a subtle lemony broth. This recipe is FULL of flavor, vegetables and tender chicken. Guaranteed to warm you to the core and have you coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp flour
- 7 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo, uncooked
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2-3 cups shredded chicken
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 6-7 minutes. Coat with flour and stir.
- Stir in thyme and oregano until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in chicken broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in orzo and reduce heat. Simmer until orzo is tender, about 10-12 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and shredded chicken. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.