Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”Servings: 4-62 carrots2 celery stalks3 tablespoons butter2 cups cooked, chopped chicken1/3 cup lemon juice2 teaspoons lemon pepper6 cups broth1 cup orzo1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon onion powder1 tablespoon thyme1 tablespoon sugar1 cup heavy creamsalt, to tastepepper, to tastecucumber sandwiches, for servingChop carrots and celery. In pot, saute with butter.In bowl, mix chicken with lemon juice and lemon pepper then set aside.After carrots and celery are tender, add broth and orzo to pot. Then add garlic powder, onion powder, thyme and sugar. Simmer 10 minutes then add chicken and cream; simmer about 5 minutes.Add salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with cucumber sandwiches.Editor’s Note: Find more soup inspiration at Culinary.net. More