Italian Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Instructions

1. Warm olive oil in a soup pot and cook onion, carrot, and celery until softened.

2. Add garlic and chicken, then stir until the chicken turns opaque on the outside.

3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.

4. Add orzo and simmer until pasta is tender and chicken is cooked through.

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5. Stir occasionally so the orzo does not stick to the bottom.

6. Add lemon juice, parsley, salt, and black pepper.

7. Rest the soup briefly so the flavors settle.

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8. Serve warm with extra lemon if desired.