Elena's Famous Chicken Noodle Soup (one pot)

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Step 1

Heat 1 tbsp sesame safflower oil in a large pot on medium high heat.

Step 2

Once oil is heated, add 3 tsp minced garlic, a few cut up pieces of celery (save the majority of celery for later), and 3 tsp ginger paste. Stir and let heat for a minute or so. Then add chicken and cook the chicken on medium high heat (or high since this oil works great at high heats) until fully cooked.

Step 3

Once chicken is cooked, remove everything from the pot and put in a bowl to set aside.

Step 4

Add 8 cups cold water to the pot with 6 tsp beef or chicken bouillon paste and heat on high now.

Step 5

While heating, add sliced celery and carrots. Add more minced garlic (1 tsp) and more ginger paste (2 tsp). Heat till boiling.

Step 6

(optional) Once pot boils, turn down to low or medium setting and cover while you do a little cleaning, maybe 5-10 minutes or longer. To help cook the vegetables more and let the flavors simmer more. If you don't do this step, that's okay.

Step 7

Heat the pot back to high until boiling. Add your orzo and cook according to the package (maybe 8 minutes).

Step 8

Once orzo is done, add 1/2 tbsp lemon juice and the handful of parsley (about 1/2 cup or more of cut up parsley).

Step 9

Serve with toasted bread and butter if desired.