Hi First name / friend,

Good morning! I wanted to share a yummy recipe with you that is the perfect “Sunday soup!” The lemon is what makes the flavor of this savory chicken soup POP. It is so delicious and has a level of freshness that seriously warms your entire body. This is my favorite version of chicken soup to make when someone in our house is sick or just needs a warm hug from within. 

 

Ingredients:
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
fresh thyme (a couple sprigs)
extra virgin olive oil
1.5 cups orzo pasta
2 cups shredded chicken (I use rotisserie chicken)
juice of 2 lemons, zest of 1 lemon
chicken stock or bone broth (I prefer low or no sodium)
parmesan cheese rinds (these are not necessary but seriously makes your soups, I'll explain below)
salt + pepper to season

 

In your favorite dutch oven, over medium heat, sauté your carrots, onions and celery. Season with salt and pepper, add your thyme and let all the flavors blend. Zest one of your lemons and add to the pot, then juice both of your lemons into the pot. Add your orzo and let them get a little toasty in the pan for 1-2 minutes. Add your stock and bring to a boil. Once the soup boils reduce your heat and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes. Add your parmesan rinds. I buy these in stock at Whole Foods and keep in the freezer. I also add the rinds from any parmesan wedges I have and use. When you throw them in your soup they sort of steadily melt throughout and leave the smoothest, yummiest flavor. Not necessary at all but a lovely addition. Add your chicken and add more salt and pepper if needed. Let the chicken absorb the flavors and warm through for 5 minutes. Serve with some shredded parmesan and red pepper flakes. Enjoy!