Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Ingredients

• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 1 cup orzo pasta
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots and celery, and sauté for 7-8 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
2. Add the oregano, thyme, rosemary and bay leaf and stir to combine. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the soup to a boil.
3. Add the chicken, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
4. Add the orzo pasta and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the pasta is cooked al dente.
5. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• This Greek Lemon Chicken Soup is a traditional soup from the Greek islands.
• The combination of lemon and herbs gives this soup a bright and refreshing flavor.
• Orzo pasta is a type of short-cut pasta that resembles rice in shape and size.