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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!
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Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Stir in thyme and oregano until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in chicken broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
  3. 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.