Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Name: Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/2 cups diced carrots (about 3-4 medium carrots); 1/2 cup diced celery (about 3 ribs); 1/2 cup finely diced onion; 2 cloves garlic (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder); 8 cups chicken broth (I use low-sodium); 3/4 cup orzo pasta; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 to 3 cups cooked, chopped chicken; 1/4 to 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (see note); 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 3 tablespoons flour; Shredded Parmesan cheese; Chopped, fresh parsley

"This lemon chicken orzo soup is hearty, delicious and so simple to make! Tender veggies, chicken, and orzo pasta in a lemony broth. Yum!..."

INGREDIENTS

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1 tablespoon olive oil

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1 1/2 cups diced carrots (about 3-4 medium carrots)

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1/2 cup diced celery (about 3 ribs)

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1/2 cup finely diced onion

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2 cloves garlic (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)

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8 cups chicken broth (I use low-sodium)

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3/4 cup orzo pasta

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1 bay leaf

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1/2 teaspoon salt

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1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

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1/4 teaspoon dried basil

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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

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2 to 3 cups cooked, chopped chicken

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1/4 to 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (see note)

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3 tablespoons butter, melted

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3 tablespoons flour

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Shredded Parmesan cheese

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Chopped, fresh parsley

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