Chicken & Orzo Soup

2 tablespoons clarified butter or oil

1 small onion, small dice

2 carrots, small dice

3 stalks celery, small dice

1-2 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 cups orzo

2 large chicken breasts, diced

8 cup chicken stock

1-2 lemons, juiced

Chopped parsley, to taste

Salt and pepper, to taste

Chili flakes, to taste (optional)

1. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add butter or oil and melt. Add carrots, onions, and celery along with a pinch of salt. Sweat vegetables until softened and lightly translucent.
2. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add orzo, chicken, and chicken stock. Turn heat up to medium high, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.
3. Once soup boils, reduce heat to medium low and simmer for about 20 minutes.
4. Add lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper to taste. Add chili flakes to taste, if using. Taste soup and adjust seasoning as necessary.