Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

A fan favorite!! This soup always goes viral when I post 🍋 Also, my whole family requests this soup from me when I cook for them.

Ingredients: (Serves 3-4)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 cup dry orzo

• 6 cups chicken broth

• 1 shallot, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 large carrots, chopped

• 3 stalks celery, chopped

• Seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano

• 1/8 cup fresh cilantro (or parsley)

• 1 full rotisserie chicken breast, chopped

• 1/2 tsp lemon zest

• 2 lemons, juiced

• Toppings: fresh chopped dill + lemon slices

Recipe:

1. Heat a pot on the stove with olive oil (I use a Dutch oven). Once heated, add on your shallots and garlic. Cook for about 3 minutes on the stove.

2. Add on your carrots and celery and cook for another 5 minutes.

3. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano.

4. Add in your chicken broth and turn to a boil.

5. Once boiling, add in your orzo. Cook for ~8 minutes.

6. Once done cooking the orzo, reduce heat to a very low simmer. Add in your parsley, chicken, lemon zest, and juiced lemons.

7. Serve and top with dill and lemon slices. Enjoy!