Lemon Chicken Soup with Orzo

                                         So for lunch today I made lemon chicken soup with Orzo
                                         It is really simple and easy to make but tastes delicious! :)
                                                  Here is the recipe if you would like to try!
                                                 
                                                           4 teaspoons olive oil

             8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts (chop in small chunks)
                               Pinch of salt, plus more to taste
                               1 medium onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
                               2 stalks celery, diced (about 1/2 cup)
                               1 medium carrot, diced (about 1/2 cup)
                               2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
                               6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
                               1 cup orzo, preferably whole wheat
                               2 large eggs
                               3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
                               Black pepper to taste

Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with the salt, add it to the pot, and cook, stirring, a few times, until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a dish and set aside.

Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil to the pot. Add the onion, celery, carrot, and thyme and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add 5 cups of the broth and bring to a boil. Add the orzo and let simmer until tender, about 8 minutes. Turn the heat down to low to keep the soup hot but not boiling.

Warm the remaining 1 cup broth in a small saucepan until it is hot but not boiling. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs. Gradually whisk the lemon juice into the eggs. Then gradually add the hot broth to the egg-lemon mixture, whisking all the while. Add the mixture to the soup, stirring well until the soup is thickened. Do not let the soup come to a boil. Add the cooked chicken to the soup. Season with salt and pepper and serve.