Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, fluffy orzo pasta, and vibrant veggies in a zesty lemon broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a comforting pick-me-up, each spoonful delights with a burst of citrusy goodness. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, this soup will quickly become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 medium carrots (chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and diced chicken; cook until the chicken turns white and is no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, oregano, salt, pepper, and orzo pasta. Bring to a gentle boil; then reduce heat to simmer for approximately 10 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg