June 13, 2022
True Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
True Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
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Category
Soups
Servings
8
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
A simple and savory chicken soup, made with a light and refreshing True Lemon broth, orzo pasta, and vegetables.
True Citrus
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch thick
- 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
- 8 cups of chicken broth
-
3 teaspoons from True Lemon shaker dissolved in 1/3 cup of water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1-1/2 cups orzo pasta
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- In a large stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Saute the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, True Lemon water, bay leaf, and bring to a boil.
- Add the orzo and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 8 minutes, or until orzo is tender.
- Add the chicken and heat for about 5 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Discard the bay leaf and stir in the parsley.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm.
Recipe Note
A great shortcut for this recipe is touse shredded rotisserie chicken in this soup.