Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Ingredients

For 8 servings

• 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more for seasoning)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper (plus more for seasoning)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• 1 cup diced yellow onion (½" dice)
• 1 cup sliced leeks (white and light green parts, quartered lengthwise, then cut ⅛" thick)
• 1 cup sliced celery (¼" thick slices)
• 1 cup sliced carrots (¼" thick slices)
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoon chopped sage
• 1 teaspoon chopped thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 64 ounces unsalted chicken broth (or stock, 8 cups)
• 1 cup dried orzo
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (plus lemon wedges for serving)
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon thinly sliced basil leaves