One Pot Chicken Orzo Soup

• Meat

  • 1 1/2 lbs Chicken breasts, boneless skinless

• Produce

  • 4 Carrots, medium
  • 4 Celery stalks
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 2 Lemons, freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp Parsley
  • 1 White onion

• Canned Goods

  • 8 cups Chicken broth

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 1/2 cups Orzo pasta, dry

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 white onion, chopped
• 4 medium carrots, chopped
• 4 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced (UNCOOKED)
• 8 cups chicken broth (plus more if you prefer)
• 1½ cups dry orzo pasta
• 2 lemons, freshly squeezed
• 2 Tablespoons parsley, chopped

Directions

• In a large stock pot, add chopped onion, carrots, and celery along with 2 Tablespoons olive oil. Saute for 5 minutes over medium heat.
• Add minced garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
• Add diced chicken, broth, and dry pasta. Bring soup to a boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken and pasta is fully cooked. Remove from heat.
• Add in lemon juice and parsley. Serve hot.