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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup made with tender chicken, soft orzo, and bright lemon flavor. A light, comforting soup that’s easy and dependable.

Ingredients

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  • 2 sticks celery, finely chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1.5 pounds chicken breasts
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Instructions

  1. Sauté celery, carrots, and onion in butter and olive oil until softened.
  2. Add garlic and flour and cook briefly.
  3. Stir in chicken broth and Italian seasoning until smooth.
  4. Add chicken and simmer gently until cooked through.
  5. Stir in orzo and cook until tender, stirring often.
  6. Remove chicken, chop, and return to the pot.
  7. Finish with lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.

Notes

  1. Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt.
  2. Add extra broth when reheating as orzo thickens.
  3. Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts.

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