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LEMON CHICKEN ORZO SOUP

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It’s throwback Thursday and today I’m sharing one of my absolute favorite soups Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup.  I first made this recipe in September 2011 and today it has gotten a makeover – well, same recipe but new pictures…

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I originally had this soup at a Panera restaurant – I fell in love but then sadly it was only a seasonal item so the search was on for a copycat recipe.  Whew, luckily one was found that I think is pretty close and comes together very quickly. 

If you’ve been following me for a bit, my photography has become an evolution.  Here is the throwback picture….

And current shot.

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Two years ago I received a Canon Rebel T3i as a Christmas gift (probably because I was doing a lot of whining).  I read the manual, did a lot of research and just started snapping away.  I learned about composition, lighting and minor editing which has helped.  I’m definitely not an expert – it’s still a work in progress but getting happier with my photos.

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Hope you are staying warm.  If not, give this soup a try!

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 25 min

You will love how lemony this soup is and perfect for a cold day!

Ingredients

  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 8 oz. boneless chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots (small pieces)
  • 1 celery stalk sliced
  • 2 tbls finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh spinach
  • 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1 bay leave
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • -lemon slices for garnish

Directions

  1. Place all of the ingredients (except lemon juice) in a large pot, bring to boil; reduce heat to low and cover and simmer 25 minutes – stirring occasionally
  2. Remove chicken from soup; shred into small pieces and return to pot. Add lemon juice and mix well. Discard bay leave
  3. Serve and top with a lemon slice if desired

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Another soup recipe you might like – Southwest Chicken Barley

 

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  4. This soup recipe looks wonderful. I love the use of lemon and have used them often in my own recipes. I love what it adds to the flavor of the soup, especially a chicken soup. I really like your use of orzo as well. Thanks for sharing your recipe!

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  6. Love lemon chicken and this soup looks wonderful Deb! A big bowl of soup sounds perfect for these chillier months – can't wait to give this a try 🙂

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  12. I am freezing right now, even though I'm in Florida…this soup would be perfect right about now. It's hard to believe something so delicious is so easy to make!

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