Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
This soup is a great one for spring days. Easy to make, our guests love it, and we think you will, too.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1“ chunks
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 5 cups chicken stock
- 2 bay leaves
- ¾ cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 sprig rosemary
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
How To Make:
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Add chicken to the stockpot and cook until golden, about 2-3 min. Set aside.
Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the stockpot. Add garlic, onion, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 min. Stir in thyme and cook until fragrant, about 1 min.
Whisk in chicken stock, bay leaves and 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Stir in orzo, rosemary and chicken; reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender, about 10-12 min. Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
Prep time: 30 min. Cook time: 30 min. Serves: 8.
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