Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup - bakecookrepeat.com

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked dry orzo
• 2 large chicken thighs or breast (roasted or cooked)
• 6 cups water
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 large lemon, juiced and zested
• 1/4 cup fresh dill (finely chopped)
• 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley (finely chopped)
• 2 teaspoons seasoning salt or sea salt
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 1 large yellow onion (diced)
• 4 large carrots (peeled and diced)
• 2 sticks celery (minced)
• 8 garlic cloves (pressed or minced)
• 2 Tablespoons flour
• 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter