"Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is so light we eat it year round. Usually, people associate soups with cold, dreary, wintry days but our soup has a bright lemony taste. Chicken noodle soup is probably the tops in comfort food and who doesn’t need a little comfort throughout the year? Chicken soup ultimate comfort food This…..."
INGREDIENTS
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o1 (4-pound whole chicken)
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2 carrots (peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces)
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2 celery stalks (cut into 1-inch pieces)
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1 medium onion (peeled and sliced)
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6 garlic cloves (crushed)
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4 sprigs fresh Italian parsley
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2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
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2 bay leaves
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6 cups water
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2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 1/3 chopped carrot
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1 1/4 cups chopped onion
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1 cup chopped celery
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 Box (32 oz. Chicken Broth or Stock)
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8 ounces uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
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1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
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2 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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Lemon wedges (optional)
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Coarsely cracked black pepper (optional)