Detox Chicken Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano or thyme, divided
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
• 2 cups onions, chopped
• 1 cup carrots, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups unsalted chicken broth
• 2/3 cup orzo pasta
• 4 cups kale, chopped
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced