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Lemony Chicken Vegetable Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 rotisserie chicken meat shredded and bones reserved
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 3 medium carrots peeled and sliced
  • 3 celery stalks diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup small pasta like orzo or ditalini
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in large pot over medium; sauté onion, carrots, and celery 5-6 minutes until softened.
  2. Add garlic and thyme; cook another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add broth and reserved bones if available; boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
  4. Discard bones; add pasta and cook according to package until al dente.
  5. Stir in chicken; heat through 2-3 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve hot with parsley.