Description
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is the perfect blend of comfort and freshness, making it an ideal dish for any season. This delightful soup features tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and zesty lemon juice, creating a nourishing bowl that your whole family will love. Whether you need a quick weeknight meal or a cozy dish for entertaining, this recipe is both simple and satisfying. Plus, itβs made in just one pot for minimal cleanup!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sticks celery (chopped finely)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled & chopped finely)
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1.5 pounds uncooked chicken breasts
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, sautΓ© the celery, carrots, and onion in butter and olive oil over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds; then stir in flour and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth while stirring to dissolve the flour completely. Add Italian seasoning and chicken breasts; bring to a boil.
- Cover slightly and reduce heat to simmer for approximately 15 minutes.
- Stir in uncooked orzo and cook uncovered for another 10 minutes until tender, stirring frequently.
- Remove chicken, chop into bite-sized pieces, return to pot, and add lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use fresh vegetables for enhanced flavor. Adjust the amount of lemon juice to suit your taste preference. Add your favorite herbs or greens like spinach or kale for extra nutrition.