Lemony Chicken and Orzo SoupBrian W. Ferry
This weeknight chicken soup goes Greek with orzo, lemon juice, and a handful of fresh dill.
Recipe information
Total Time
45 minutes
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium leek, white and pale-green parts only, halved lengthwise, sliced crosswise 1/2" thick
1 celery stalk, sliced crosswise 1/2" thick
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thighs
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup orzo
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
Lemon halves (for serving)
Preparation
Step 1
Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add leek and celery and cook, stirring often, until vegetables are soft, 5-8 minutes. Add chicken and broth; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, 15-20 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. Let cool, then shred chicken into bite-size pieces.
Step 2
Meanwhile, return broth to a boil. Add orzo and cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes.
Step 3
Remove pot from heat. Stir in chicken and dill. Serve with lemon halves for squeezing over.
Nutrition Per Serving
Per serving: 200 calories
7 g fat
1 g fiber
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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