When we had a cold spell last week and decided to make up my own version of chicken soup. The lemon adds an additional flavor and makes it not as heavy and rich. All three kids gobbled it up. We only had one bowl of leftovers!!
2 tbsp olive oil
1 container of Mirapoux
2 cloves of garlic, minced
3 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
7-8 cups chicken broth
1tbsp thyme
1 tbsp oregano
Salt & Pepper to taste
4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp flour
2 cups of whipping cream (or half &half)
juice from 4-5 lemons
8 oz orzo, cooked
2 1/2 cups fresh, baby spinach
In a large dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Mirapoux and cook for 10-15 minutes or until onion has softened. Add garlic and cook for another 5 minutes. Add chicken, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and broth. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add lemon juice. In separate pot, melt butter and add flour to make a roux. Add cream slowly stirring constantly. When thickened, add to soup. Add cooked orzo. Simmer to let all flavors combine. Add the spinach and let cook for additional 2 mins. Serve with Parmesan Crostini.
so delicious cuisine