Winter means soup season, so cozy on up with a large batch of this heart-warming lemon chicken orzo soup. It’s great for a chilly night or for when you’re feeling a little under the weather.
This recipe features Primo’s Milanese Gremolata Olive Oil, and you can grab orzo in store at Primo while supplies last.
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Warm your heart up with a delicious lemon chicken orzo soup
Equipment
- 1 large pot
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp
Primo's Milanese Gremolata Olive Oil - 1 cup orzo
- 3 stalks celery
- 3 carrots
- 1/2 onion
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 6 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 lb chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté celery, carrots, and onions with Primo's Milanese Gremolata Olive Oil on medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and flour.
- Add broth and stir until the flour dissolves.
- Add Italian seasoning and chicken, then bring the soup to a boil.
- Place lid over pot slightly ajar and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add orzo and stir to avoid sticking. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Remove chicken to cut it into bite-size pieces, then add back into pot.
- Add the lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Special thanks to Salt and Lavender for inspiring this recipe.
