Name: Lemon Orzo Meatball Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 small sweet onion (, diced); 2 small carrots (, peeled and sliced thin); 2 garlic cloves (, minced); 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; salt and pepper; 1 carton ((48 ounce) low sodium chicken broth); 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 cup orzo pasta; 20 cooked Italian meatballs (, thawed if frozen); 1/4 cup grated Parmesan; 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley