Why You’ll Love This Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
- It’s a quick weeknight wonder.
- The flavors are so comforting.
- Bright lemon notes lift every spoonful.
- It’s satisfying but not too heavy.
- You’ll feel like royalty eating it.
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup: A 1-pot wonder
Enjoy a bright and comforting bowl of Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup, a simple yet elegant dish perfect for any occasion. This recipe is designed to make you feel like royalty in your own kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the cooked chicken and orzo pasta to the pot. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is tender.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious meal!
Notes
- For an extra rich flavor, you can use rotisserie chicken.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
- A squeeze of fresh lemon before serving brightens the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approximately 400
- Sugar: Approximately 5g
- Sodium: Approximately 800mg
- Fat: Approximately 10g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40g
- Fiber: Approximately 3g
- Protein: Approximately 30g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 80mg