"Instant Pot Chicken Lemon Orzo Soup--a bright lemon-flavored broth based soup with chunks of chicken and bites of orzo (or rice). Easy to make!..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat or 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thighs are my preference and I have used frozen)
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6 cups chicken broth (or 6 cups water and 6 tsp Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base)
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1 bay leaf
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2 carrots, diced or grated
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1 yellow onion, diced
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2 celery ribs, diced
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1 Tbsp dried parsley
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1 Tbsp lemon zest
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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1 tsp salt
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1 cup orzo or 1 cup jasmine rice
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Salt and pepper
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Parmesan cheese, optional