Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
9 cups of chicken broth
1 stalk lemongrass (cut into 3 pieces, woody end removed)
1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
Zest of 2 lemons
2/3 cup lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
3 carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch thick
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large stockpot. Sauté the onion, and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add the chicken broth, lemongrass stalks, grated ginger, lemon zest, lemon juice, bay leaf, and bring to a boil.
Add the orzo and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes, or until orzo is tender. Add the chicken and the carrots and heat for about 5 minutes.
Remove pot from heat. Discard the bay leaf and lemongrass stalks and stir in the parsley. Check for seasonings, add salt and pepper, to taste. Serve warm How many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you can lose 10-12 Lbs your first week and 2-5 Lbs every week after. Visit us at at dietaefectiva.net to learn more about our program CG
