LEMONY CHICKEN & ORZO SOUP

LEMONY CHICKEN & ORZO SOUP image

Categories Chicken

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Tbs olive oil
1 leek, white and pale-green, halved lengthwise, sliced crosswise 1/2" thick
1 celery stalk, sliced crosswise 1/2" thick
12 oz. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
6 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup orzo
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
lemon halves (for serving)

Steps:

Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add leek & celery & cook , stirring often, until vegetables are soft, 5-8 minutes. Add chicken & broth; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat , & simmer until chicken is cooked through, 15-20 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate. Let cool. Shred chicken into bite-size pieces. Return broth to a boil. Add orzo & cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Remove pot from heat. Stir in chicken and dill. Serve with lemon halves for squeezing over.