Description
Lemon Chicken Soup with Orzo is the ultimate comfort food, blending tender chicken, zesty lemon, and hearty orzo pasta in a flavorful broth. This soul-soothing soup is perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re in need of a little warmth. Easy to prepare and customizable, it brings a taste of nostalgia to your table with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 medium carrots (chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté garlic, carrots, and celery in olive oil until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente (approximately 8 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and herbs; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnishing with additional herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg