Description
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is a heartwarming dish that brings together tender chicken, chewy orzo pasta, and fresh vegetables in a refreshing lemon broth. This quick and nourishing recipe is perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights, offering warmth and comfort with every spoonful. Enjoy the delightful balance of flavors that not only satisfies your hunger but also evokes fond memories of family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the chicken and chopping the vegetables.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Saut? onions, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken and oregano to the pot; cook until golden brown, about 6 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil. Stir in orzo pasta; cook for about 8 minutes until al dente.
- Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg