Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 2 - 3 pounds whole organic chicken ((washed and dried))
  • 1 pound carrots ((cut in chunks))
  • 1 large onion ((cut in chunks))
  • 1 stalk celery ((cut in slices))
  • 32 ounces chicken broth ((organic, I use Trader Joe's brand))
  • 2 cups water
  • bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons basil
  • 2 tablespoons parsley
  • 2 tablespoons tarragon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup orzo pasta

Instruction

  • Place chicken in stockpot and pour chicken broth and water in the pot. Turn heat on high and bring to a boil.
  • Immediately lower to a simmer and add carrots, onion, celery, bay leaf, basil, parsley, tarragon, salt and pepper.
  • Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Add orzo and stir. Cook for additional 15 minutes.
  • Take chicken out of pot and remove meat from bones and return meat back to the pot and stir.
  • Ladle chicken soup in some bowls or crocks.
  • Eat
  • Enjoy