Lemon-Ginger Chicken Orzo Soup
This chicken noodle soup has lemon, ginger and turmeric to give it an extra punch. All of these ingredients promote a healthy immune system and orzo is just plain fun!
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts or 4 thighs
- 1 t salt
- 1/2 t pepper
- 1/2 t garlic powder
- 2 c Orzo pasta
- 2 T olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 2 large carrots diced
- 2 large celery stalks diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 c fresh ginger grated
- 1 T ground tumeric
- 1/4 c lemon juice
- 1/4 c fresh parsley minced
- 1 qt chicken stock
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Season the chicken with salt, pepper and garlic.
- Bake chicken at 375F until cooked through, about 30 minutes.
- While the chicken is cooking, cook the orzo pasta according to the box directions. You will want to pull it a couple minutes early so that it doesn't get overcooked in the soup.
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the carrots and celery and cook until they begin to soften.
- Add the garlic, ginger and turmeric. Cook for an additional minute or two.
- Deglaze the pan with lemon juic
- Add the parsley and chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
- Shred the cooked chicken. Add the chicken and orzo to the broth to serve.