Chicken Orzo Soup

Chicken Orzo Soup
Source : The Casual Craftete via Purely Katie


Ingredients
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 white onion, chopped
4 medium carrots, chopped
4 celery stalks, chopped
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced (UNCOOKED)
8 cups chicken broth (plus more if you prefer)
1½ cups dry orzo pasta
2 lemons, freshly squeezed
2 Tablespoons parsley, chopped

Directions: 

In a large stock pot, add chopped onion, carrots, and celery along with 2 Tablespoons olive oil. Saute for 5 minutes over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
Add diced chicken, broth, and dry pasta. Bring soup to a boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken and pasta is fully cooked. Remove from heat.
Add in lemon juice and parsley. Serve hot.