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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe

Ingredients

– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 large carrots, sliced
– 2 stalks celery, diced
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 6 cups chicken broth
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 cup orzo pasta
– 1 cup fresh spinach or kale
– Juice and zest of 1 lemon
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Follow these simple steps to prepare the incredible Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup:

1. Heat the Oil: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Sauté Vegetables: Add the diced onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the pot and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano.
4. Add Broth: Pour in the chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
5. Remove Chicken: Carefully take the chicken breasts out and let them cool. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces once cool.
6. Cook Orzo: Add the orzo to the pot and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until tender.
7. Return Chicken: Stir the shredded chicken back into the pot.
8. Add Greens and Lemon: Stir in the fresh spinach or kale, lemon juice, and zest. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the greens are wilted.
9. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the soup and add more salt or pepper as needed.
10. Garnish and Serve: Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

These steps will guide you through creating a bowl of Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup that’s sure to warm your heart and soul.

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