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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is a bright and comforting dish, packed with tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and a zesty lemon kick that'll warm your soul. It's easy to make and bursting with flavor in every spoonful.
Course Soup
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword comfort food, easy recipe, lemon chicken, orzo soup, weeknight meal
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 -8 servings
Calories 350kcal
Author Liza A

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 sticks celery chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • 2 ½ tsp grated lemon rind
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 9 cups chicken stock
  • ¼-1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 rotisserie-cooked chicken meat shredded (about 3 cups)
  • 8 oz orzo pasta uncooked
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large stockpot. Add carrot, onion, celery, garlic, thyme, lemon rind and salt; sauté over medium heat until vegetables begin to soften.
  • Add chicken stock and lemon juice. Bring to a boil.
  • Add chicken and orzo. Simmer for 12 minutes or until orzo is cooked through, stirring constantly so orzo does not stick to the bottom of pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with chopped parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe source: food.com

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g