I originally made this as a copycat Panera lemon chicken orzo soup recipe. My kid really enjoyed that soup, and we decided to ...

Once the vegetables are tender add the chicken ... the soup and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes. Use tongs or a spoon to remove the herb sprigs and discard. Add the orzo pasta and lemon ...

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 ...

Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. Greek lemon ...