Lemon Orzo Chicken Soup

This is one of my go-to soups. I love to make soups and stews because you can make large pots and freeze it for later. I had this soup at a cafe with my mom one time and decided to recreate it. I have been trying to perfect it ever since, and I think I've got it. 

Lemon Orzo Chicken Soup:

1 cup orzo

64 ounces chicken broth

2 large cooked chicken breasts (cubed or shredded)

1 bunch green onion

Zest and juice of 1 lemon (1/4 cups juice)

3/4 teaspoon garlic salt

salt and pepper to taste

feta cheese

1. Cook the orzo and drain

2. Fill a large pot (I use my dutch oven) with the chicken stock

3. Add cooked chicken (I cook mine in a crock pot on high for 4 hours in a bit of chicken stock and salt and peppered then shred it)

3. Add green onions, lemon, garlic salt, salt and pepper

4. Bring to a boil and then let simmer for 30-40 minutes with the lid on

5. Serve with a sprinkle of feta cheese

Makes 6-8 servings

This is a soup that gets better as it sits, but over time the orzo will absorb the liquid 

Enjoy!