Description
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for chilly evenings. This delightful soup features tender chicken and orzo pasta simmered in a zesty, aromatic broth that’s as invigorating as a sunny day. With fresh vegetables and a splash of lemon juice, it creates a harmonious blend of flavors that will warm your heart and brighten your table. Easy to prepare and ideal for leftovers, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic until fragrant. Add diced chicken breasts and cook until no longer pink.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer while scraping the pot’s bottom.
- Add orzo pasta along with salt and pepper. Simmer until orzo is al dente.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest before serving. Garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Swap in your favorite veggies like spinach or zucchini for added nutrition. For creaminess, add a splash of heavy cream just before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stovetop.