"This soup is just as good for dinner as it is for lunch -- it's warming and comforting and perfect for a rainy day...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 rib celery, sliced (about 1 cup)
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1 medium carrot, sliced (about 3/4 cup)
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1 clove garlic, smashed
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1/4 medium onion, about 1/2 cup
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/3 cup orzo or other small pasta or egg noodles or broken up spaghetti
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4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (1 quart box, or 2 cans)
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Small handful fresh parsley leaves, basil or dill, chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
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1/2 lemon, juiced (about 1 tablespoon)
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Freshly ground black pepper
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Serving suggestion: Whole-wheat crackers and cheese sticks