Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup, perfect for chilly days. This vibrant dish features tender chicken, plump orzo pasta, and fresh herbs all swimming in a zesty lemon broth. Easy to make and packed with flavor, it’s a family favorite that will brighten any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the carrots and celery and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Pour in chicken broth and enough water to cover the ingredients by an inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Stir in orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions (8-10 minutes).
- Just before serving, mix in fresh lemon juice, parsley, and thyme; adjust seasoning if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg