Description
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is a bright and comforting dish that embodies warmth in every spoonful. This quick and easy recipe combines tender chicken, hearty orzo, and zesty lemon, making it the perfect meal for chilly evenings or busy weeknights. Enjoy a delightful bowl of flavor that nourishes both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 1 fresh lemon
- Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme)
Instructions
- Chop vegetables: carrots, celery, and garlic. Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté chopped vegetables until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced chicken to the pot and cook until slightly browned (around 6 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add orzo pasta along with salt and pepper to taste; simmer until orzo is tender (approximately 7 minutes).
- Remove from heat; stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped herbs.
- Ladle soup into bowls, garnishing with additional herbs or lemon slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, incorporate spinach or kale towards the end of cooking. - Adjust the acidity by adding more lemon juice according to your taste preferences. - Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to three days or freeze portions for longer storage.