Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Prep Time:10 minutes Cook Time:20 minutesTotal Time:30 minutes Servings: 8(1 cup servings)

A quick and easy homemade chicken and orzo soup that is nice, light and satisfying and just packed with the brightness of summer with the fresh lemon, parsley and a hint of tarragon!

ingredients

·          1 tablespoon oil

·          1 onion, diced

·          2 carrots, diced

·          2 stalks celery, diced

·          2 cloves garlic, chopped

·          1 teaspoon thyme, chopped

·          4 cups chicken broth or chicken stock

·          2 cups cooked chicken, cut into small pieces

·          1 cup orzo (gluten free for gluten free)

·          salt and pepper to taste

·          1 lemon (zest and juice)

·          1 tablespoon tarragon, chopped (optional)

·          1 handful parsley, chopped

directions

1.    Heat the oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat, add the onions, carrot and celery and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.

2.    Add the garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about a minute.

3.    Add the chicken broth or stock, chicken and orzo, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the orzo is just tender, about 5 minutes.

4.    Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix in the, lemon juice, zest, tarragon and parsley.

Source http://www.slimmingeats.com

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