A light and brothy American soup featuring tender chicken and orzo pasta, brightened with lemon and finished with fresh herbs.

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In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add 500g of diced chicken breast and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Add 1 diced carrot, 1 diced celery stalk, and 1 diced bell pepper to the pot. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
Pour in 6 cups of chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in 1 cup of orzo pasta, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes until the orzo is tender.
Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon into the soup and season with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and additional lemon wedges.

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