It was just Brodie and I celebrating New Year’s Eve. This was one year I am glad to have behind me because of the Covid Pandemic. There was one special event during this difficult year, sweet little Jane was born.
I decided to try a new recipe to enjoy both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Lemony Chicken Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Orzo. It is easy and yummy. See the recipe below
Yield: 6
Lemony Chicken Soup With Sweet Potatoes and Orzo
Ingredients
- 1 Large Lemon (see my note on using the lemon)
- 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
- 3 Large Shallots thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons of chopped fresh rosemary
- 8 cups of unsalted chicken stock
- 2 medium sweet potaotes peeled and cut into 3/4″ cubes
- 3 cups of cooked shredded chicken. I used a rotisserie chicken.
- 2 and 3/4 teaspoon of Kosher Salt
- 3/4 cup of uncooked orzo
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Using a vegetable peeler, remove 6 (2-inch) lemon peel strips from the lemon. Squeeze lemon to equal 2 tablespoons of juice. Set aside strips and juice.Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high. Add shallots and rosemary. Cook, occasionally stirring, until translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add lemon peel strips, chicken stock, and potatoes. Bring to a boil over high; reduce heat to medium, add salt, and cook 10 minutes. Add orzo and pre-cooked shredded chicken and cook until potatoes and orzo are tender, about 10 minutes more.
- Remove and discard the lemon peel strips. Stir in lemon juice(I did not add the lemon juice; the strips gave me enough lemon flavor). Ladle soup into bowls; sprinkle evenly with chopped parsley.
Notes:
This is a simple and tasty recipe. I saved time by buying a rotisserie chicken. I shredded the chicken and added it when I added the orzo.
I used the lemon strips but not the juice and I removed the strips after cooking. The lemon juice was a bit too much for me.
I made this for the first time on New Years 2021. It would be nice served with a crusty bread or crackers. I had some Ritz Crackers that I enjoyed with this delicious warm soup.
My recipe rating for this recipe is 8.5/10
Happy Cooking and Baking Everyone and of Course Happy New Year!
KathieyV