Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

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.

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