Zanhard's Recipes

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===== Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup =====
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[[Soup]]\\ 
Prep Time: 10 minutes\\ 
Cook Time: 40 minutes\\ 
Serves: Not specified\\ 

Ingredients:
  * 2 sticks celery, chopped finely
  * 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped finely
  * 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  * 1 tablespoon butter
  * 1 tablespoon olive oil
  * 3 cloves garlic, minced
  * 2 tablespoons flour
  * 6 cups chicken broth
  * 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  * 1.5 pounds uncooked chicken breasts
  * 1 cup uncooked orzo
  * 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or to taste)
  * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or to taste)
  * Salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:
  - Sauté the celery, carrots, and onions in a large soup pot with the butter and oil over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes.
  - Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
  - Add the flour and cook for another minute or so.
  - Pour in the chicken broth and stir until the flour has dissolved.
  - Add the Italian seasoning and chicken. Bring the soup to a boil.
  - Cover the soup with the lid slightly open, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  - Stir in the orzo and cook for another 10 minutes or until cooked through. Keep the lid off and stir fairly often to prevent sticking.
  - Remove the chicken from the pot and cut it up, then add it back in.
  - Add the lemon juice, parsley, and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  - Serve immediately.

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