Chicken and Orzo Soup

Chicken and Orzo Soup

1 cup chopped onion
2 tsp olive oil
4 cloves of garlic, pressed
2 tsp oregano or italian seasoning
8 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
1/2 tsp pepper
1 cup orzo, uncooked
3 cups chopped, cooked chicken
2 cups of chopped zucchini
1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
2 tbsp lemon juice
parmesan cheese

1. Heat oil in large soup pot.

2. Add onion, garlic, and oregano, and saute for about 3 minutes.

3. Add broth, water, and pepper.

4. Bring to a boil and stir in orzo.

5. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 more minutes.

6. Add in chicken, zucchini, and pepper.

7. Return to a boil and cook for about 2 more minutes.

8. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.

9. Ladle in to bowls, and top with parmesan cheese.