Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

This cozy lemon chicken orzo soup is packed with all the feel-good veggies and tender, juicy chicken in a soothing lemony broth. It's just the best kind of hug-in-a-bowl.

By @damn_delicious

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 onion
• 3 carrots
• 2 stalks celery
• 8 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup orzo
• 0 chicken
• 0.33 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 0 salt
• 0 pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 0 Parmesan

Instructions

1. In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, and cook until golden, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.
2. Add 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 onion, diced, 3 carrots, peeled and diced, and 2 stalks celery, diced. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Stir in 8 cups chicken stock and 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors have blended, about 10 minutes.
4. Stir in 1 cup orzo and cook until tender, about 10-12 minutes.
5. Stir in chicken and 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
6. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley.
7. Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan, if desired.