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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 medium carrots peeled and sliced
  • 3 celery stalks sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in large pot over medium; cook onion, carrots, and celery 5-6 minutes until softened.
  2. Add garlic; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add broth; boil, then add orzo and cook 8-9 minutes until tender.
  4. Stir in chicken; cook 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  5. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice, zest, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve hot with optional extra lemon wedges alongside.