Description
Warm up with this comforting Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup, a delightful blend of tender chicken, zesty lemon, and fluffy orzo pasta simmered in a fragrant broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this nourishing soup is simple to make and will quickly become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 6 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add the chicken breasts; season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on both sides (about 6-8 minutes).
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally (approximately 5 minutes).
- Stir in the lemon juice, zest, and thyme; let simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the orzo pasta and cook until al dente (about 10 minutes). Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Finish by mixing in chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg