I originally made this as a copycat Panera lemon chicken orzo soup recipe. My kid really enjoyed that soup, and we decided to make our own version for our table at home. It’s way less expensive ...

Out of all the ingredients in the world to cook with, lemon is my absolute favorite. Most people gravitate toward sweet, ...

Use tongs or a spoon to remove the herb sprigs and discard. Add the orzo pasta and lemon zest to the broth. Cook the soup until pasta is fully cooked, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat. Pour in the ...

Add the chickpeas, rosemary, orzo and bay leaf. Reduce heat to a low simmer and cook for 10 minutes until orzo is cooked through. Reduce heat to low and stir in lemon juice.

To finish, add the orzo, cooked chicken, Parmesan and lemon juice to the pan. Season with salt and pepper and toss together until warmed through. Serve in bowls.

but the lemon gives it that lightness you'd find in a classic bowl of chicken noodle soup. It's such a simple recipe, but still so satisfying. I think the best word to describe the taste would be ...