Description
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is a delightful, heartwarming dish that brings together tender chicken, zesty lemon, and chewy orzo pasta in a comforting broth. Ideal for chilly evenings or busy weeknights, this soup is packed with vibrant flavors and customizable ingredients, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. Enjoy each bowl as a hug in a dish, guaranteed to warm your soul!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 1 large lemon (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until soft.
- Cook chicken: Add chicken breasts to the pot and pour in broth until submerged. Simmer for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Shred chicken: Remove cooked chicken, shred with forks, and return to the pot.
- Add orzo: Stir in orzo pasta; cook according to package instructions (8-10 minutes).
- Season: Mix in fresh lemon juice and thyme; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with herbs if desired. Enjoy with crusty bread!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg