Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

recipe

• Step 1
  Peel & dice the onion.
• Step 2
  Peel & dice the carrots.
• Step 3
  Peel & dice the celery.
• Step 4
  Juice the lemon into a small bowl & set aside.
• Step 5
  Peel & chop the garlic.
• Step 6
  Heat a drizzle of oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken breast. Season with salt & pepper. Sear for 3 min on each side to lightly brown, then remove & set aside.
• Step 7
  In the same pan, add onion, carrots, celery & garlic. Season with salt & pepper. Stir to combine & cook for 4 min or until veggies have softened.
• Step 8
  Pour in chicken broth & stir. Add chicken breast & any juices back into the pot. Bring everything to a simmer & cook for 5 min or until chicken is fully cooked.
• Step 9
  Transfer the chicken to a plate & set aside.
• Step 10
  Stir in orzo & cook for 7-8 min. Once cooked, remove from heat.
• Step 11
  Shred the chicken using two forks.
• Step 12
  Add the shredded chicken & lemon juice to the pot. Stir to combine. Season with additional salt & pepper if desired.
• Step 13
  Serve in a bowl garnished with parsley or chives if you have & enjoy!