Bonus Recipe: Lemon Orzo Soup

A cozy lemony chicken-orzo soup with carrots, celery, and herbs. Quick sauté, simmer in broth, cook orzo until tender, then brighten with lemon juice to taste.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Start your side dish of choice; continue on while it’s cooking.

Step 2

Add butter and olive oil to a pot over medium heat.

Step 3

Add carrots, celery, and onions; sauté for ~4 minutes.

Step 4

Add garlic; sauté another 2 minutes.

Step 5

Add in 1 tbsp flour, mixing until it forms a paste around the vegetables, and cook for 1 more minute.

Step 6

Add chicken broth, chicken, and all seasonings; bring to a simmering boil.

Step 7

Add orzo or pasta; cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent orzo from sticking.

Step 8

Reduce heat to low, stop the simmering boil, then add lemon juice—start with less and add more to taste.