House-made Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Sauté Vegetables

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

2. 2

   Add Garlic

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

3. 3

   Pour in Broth

   Add the chicken broth, bay leaves, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Cook Chicken

   Once the broth is boiling, add the boneless chicken breasts. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

5. 5

   Shred Chicken

   Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken back to the pot.

6. 6

   Add Orzo

   Stir in the orzo pasta and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the orzo is al dente.

7. 7

   Finish with Parsley and Lemon

   Remove the pot from heat, stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.