(Serves 4)
1 T olive oil
1 medium white onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
6 c. chicken broth
½ c. orzo, uncooked
2 medium carrots, chopped
3 eggs, beaten
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 c. cooked, diced chicken
2 large lemons, zested and juiced
Salt to taste
Guest Blogger: Janet Huehls, RCEP, CHWC, registered clinical exercise physiologist and certified health and wellness coach, UMass Memorial Weight Center; author, Keep Moving blog.
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