Lemony Garlic Chicken and Orzo Soup.

Name: Lemony Garlic Chicken and Orzo Soup.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts ((about 1 pound)); kosher salt and black pepper; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 8 -12 large cloves of garlic, smashed ((use to your taste)); 6 carrots, chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; kosher salt and pepper; 8 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 bay leaf; 1 parmesan rind, plus grated parmesan, for serving; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes; 1 bunch Tuscan kale, roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill, plus more for serving; juice of 2 lemons ((or to taste)); 1 pound orzo pasta

Also known as cozy winter soup that's light and healthy. Caramelized garlic, fresh herbs, lots of lemon, kale, chicken broth, and orzo all make for a tasty warming soup. This is quick, easy, and SO DELICIOUS. 

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Ingredients

6 servings

2 chicken breasts ((about 1 pound))
kosher salt and black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
8 -12 large cloves of garlic, smashed ((use to your taste))
6 carrots, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
kosher salt and pepper
8 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 parmesan rind, plus grated parmesan, for serving
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 bunch Tuscan kale, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill, plus more for serving
juice of 2 lemons ((or to taste))
1 pound orzo pasta

Steps

1. Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper. 2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the chicken and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Reduce the heat to low, add the smashed garlic cloves and cook another 3-5 minutes, until golden. Add the carrots, sage, thyme, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook another 5 minutes. Add the broth, parmesan rind, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Simmer over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or up to 4-6 hours over low heat. 3. Remove the chicken and shred. Stir the kale, dill, and lemon juice into the soup, cooking another 5 minutes. Remove the parmesan rind and bay leaf. Stir back in the shredded chicken. Taste and season with salt and pepper.4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to packaged directions, until al dente. Drain.5. Divide the orzo among bowls and pour the soup over top. Top each bowl with fresh dill and a squeeze of lemon, if desired.
1. In the bowl of your crockpot, combine the olive oil, chicken, garlic cloves, carrots, sage, thyme, broth, parmesan rind, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Season the salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 4-5 hours. 3. Once done cooking, remove the chicken and shred. Stir the kale, dill, and lemon juice into the soup, cooking another 10 minutes. Remove the parmesan rind and bay leaf. Stir back in the shredded chicken. Taste and season with salt and pepper.4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to packaged directions, until al dente. Drain.5. Divide the orzo among bowls and pour the soup over top. Top each bowl with fresh dill and a squeeze of lemon, if desired.
1. Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper. 2. Set Instant Pot to sauté and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Stir in the smashed garlic cloves and cook another 3-5 minutes, until golden. Add the carrots, sage, thyme, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Add the broth, parmesan rind, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Cover and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. 3. Remove the chicken and shred. 4. Set Instant Pot to sauté. Stir the orzo, kale, dill, and lemon juice, cooking another 8 minutes, until the orzo is al dente. Remove the parmesan rind and bay leaf. Stir back in the shredded chicken. Taste and season with salt and pepper.5. Divide the soup among bowls. Top each bowl with fresh dill and a squeeze of lemon, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Macronutrients

Calories98149% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients $0.16

Per Serving $0.03/serving

🏠 Save ~$0.31 compared to buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (6% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit Price	Subtotal
chicken breasts	2	-	-
kosher salt and black pepper	-	-	-
extra virgin olive oil	0.25 cup	-	-
-12 large cloves of garlic	8	-	-
carrots	6	-	-
chopped fresh sage	1 tablespoon	-	-
fresh thyme leaves	1 tablespoon	-	-
kosher salt and pepper	-	-	-
low sodium chicken broth	8 cups	-	-
bay leaf	1	$1.56/kg	$0.16
parmesan rind	1	-	-
pinch crushed red pepper flakes	1	-	-
Tuscan kale	1 bunch	-	-
fresh chopped dill	1 tablespoon	-	-
juice of 2 lemons	2 l	-	-
orzo pasta	1 pound	-	-