Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is a chicken recipe built around butter, flour and Shredded Parmesan cheese. Plan on 8 servings and about 40 minutes.

• Yield 8 servings
• Ready in 40 minutes
• Prep 20 minutes
• Cook 20 minutes

Ingredients

Optional Roux

• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons flour

For Garnish

• Shredded Parmesan cheese
• Chopped, fresh parsley

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery, onion and garlic, and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring often, until the onions have softened and started to turn translucent.
2. Add the broth, orzo, bay leaf, salt, oregano, basil, and thyme. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes until the orzo is tender.
3. Optional for slightly thicker soup: stir together the melted butter and flour until smooth. Whisk into soup and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
4. Stir in the chicken and lemon juice and cook until heated through, 2-3 minutes.
5. Remove the bay leaf. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Serve servings of soup with chopped fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese (optional but tasty).

Loosen a leftover bowl with a splash of water when you reheat it.