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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

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Hannah Kling
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is made with simple ingredients like chicken breast, orzo, bock coy, carrots, celery and fresh lemon juice. It's made in 30 minutes making it the perfect weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients  

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound of chicken breast (cut into 1 inch cubes)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup white onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup carrots (diced)
  • 1 cup celery (diced)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 2 cups vegetable broth (low sodium)
  • 5 baby bock chow
  • 2 tsp fresh or dried thyme
  • 2 dried Bay leaves
  • 1 1/4 cup orzo
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • Start by cutting chicken breast into bite size pieces. Heat 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven and then add in the chicken pieces. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper. Let cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from pot when it’s almost done cooking and set aside. 
  • In the same pot with the same juices, add in 1 Tbsp EVOO and diced white onion. Sautè for 1-2 minutes and then add in minced garlic. 
  • Add in diced carrots and celery next and mix once more. Allow to sauté for 3-5 minutes or until veggies are almost tender. 
  • Next, add in chicken broth, veggie broth, baby bock choy, bay leaves and dried thyme. Bring mixture to a low simmer. 
  • Then, add in chicken and orzo and let simmer on low for 10-12 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reads 165F. 
  • Add in lemon juice, parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste, serve warm and enjoy! 

Notes

  • Save Time: Use shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience; add it during simmering.
  • Perfect Chicken: Cook raw chicken just to 165°F for tender results.
  • Prep Ahead: Chop veggies and measure ingredients before cooking.
  • Balance Lemon: Add lemon juice gradually and taste for the right level of zest.
  • Boost Protein: Use bone broth for extra protein and richness.
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