Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
A bright and zesty Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup that provides comfort and warmth on chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 cup Orzo pasta
- 2 Carrots, chopped
- 2 Celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 6 cups Chicken broth
- 1/4 cup Lemon juice and zest
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes.
- Sauté the vegetables: Remove the chicken and add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in the broth: Add chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil, scraping any bits stuck to the bottom.
- Mix in the orzo: Add orzo pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender.
- Return the chicken: Add the cooked chicken back into the pot along with lemon juice and zest.
- Season to taste: Adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Finish with herbs: Remove from heat and fold in chopped parsley or dill before serving.
Notes
For a creamier soup, add a swirl of cream or coconut milk at the end. Pair with crusty bread for dunking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: lemon chicken soup, orzo soup, comfort food, hearty soup, easy soup