Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

This versatile lemon chicken orzo soup is a one pot wonder loaded with lemony deliciousness. It's just about as comforting as it gets.

SERVES: 2
PREP TIME: 5 MINS COOK TIME: 25 MINS TOTAL TIME: 30 MINS

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 1 chicken breast, cubed
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 2 small carrots, diced
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 sprig rosemary
• 3/8 cup orzo
• 1 lemon, juiced

Instructions

1. In a medium pot, heat the oil. Add the chicken and garlic and stir fry until chicken is opaque.

2. Add the onions, celery, and carrots. Stir fry for about 1 minute.

3. Add the broth, bay leaf, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a boil. Add orzo and cook to desired tenderness according to package directions.

4. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and serve.