Sunny Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup A Taste of Greek Sunshine

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced (approx. 1 cup / 150g)
• 2 medium carrots, diced (approx. 1 cup / 120g)
• 2 celery stalks, diced (approx. 1 cup / 120g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups chicken broth (1.9 liters) (low sodium preferred)
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (450g), cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup orzo pasta (approx. 100g)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 3 large eggs
• Juice of 2 lemons (approx. 1/3 cup / 80 ml)
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Lemon wedges