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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup in a green bowl with lemon slices.
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Looking for a comforting soup recipe? Look no further than this Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup packed full of healthy veggies, protein-rich chicken and plenty of flavor. This soup is perfect for those cool fall and winter nights!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled + chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo
  • Zest + juice, 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to a large stock pot or dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add your chicken thighs to the pot and brown on each side (5-7 minutes total). It’s okay if it’s not cooked all the way through. You just want to brown them. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Add remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil to pot and saute your onions until translucent.
  4. Add in celery, carrots and garlic and saute for 2 more minutes.
  5. Add your chicken stock, thyme, salt and pepper and bring soup to a slow boil.
  6. Lower heat to a simmer and add chicken and any juices back into soup.
  7. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  8. Using tongs remove chicken thighs and allow to cool slightly on a cutting board.
  9. Add orzo and lemon zest and juice to soup and cook for 10-12 minutes or until orzo is cooked.
  10. Once chicken has cooled use two forks to shred chicken and then add back into soup.
  11. Top soup with freshly chopped parsley and serve.

Find it online: https://www.thehealthymaven.com/lemon-chicken-orzo-soup/