Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
"Chicken noodle soup is probably the top comfort food of all time. You'll need to start a day ahead to prepare the tasty homemade broth. A serving of this soup provides about 200 micrograms of vitamin A, just shy of one-third of the RDA...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 (4-pound) whole chicken
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2 carrots, peeled, cut in 1-inch pieces
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2 celery stalks, cut in 1-inch pieces
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1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
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6 garlic cloves, crushed
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4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
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2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
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2 bay leaves
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6 cups water
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1 1/3 cups chopped carrot
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1 1/4 cups chopped onion
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1 cup chopped celery
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2 teaspoons salt
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8 ounces uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
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1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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2 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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Lemon wedges (optional)
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Coarsely cracked black pepper (optional)
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