Description
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is a delightful and nourishing dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and chewy orzo pasta in a bright lemon-infused broth. Perfect for chilly days or busy weeknights, this easy-to-make soup delivers warmth and flavor in every bowl. With the zesty kick of fresh lemon and aromatic herbs, it’s sure to become a family favorite year-round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 fresh lemons (juice and zest)
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by dicing chicken and chopping vegetables.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté carrots, celery, and garlic until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (about 7 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and add orzo pasta; bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Once boiling, reduce heat and stir in lemon juice, zest, thyme, and parsley.
- Simmer until orzo is tender (about 10 minutes). Adjust seasoning before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg