Description
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is a delightful and refreshing dish that brings warmth and comfort to any meal. This hearty yet light soup combines tender chicken, nutritious vegetables, and delicate orzo pasta, all infused with vibrant lemon juice for a zesty kick. Perfect for cozy evenings or busy weekdays, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to fit your taste preferences. Whether enjoyed as a standalone meal or paired with crusty bread, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sticks celery (chopped)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled & chopped)
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1.5 pounds uncooked chicken breasts
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté chopped celery, carrots, and onion in butter and olive oil over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Add flour and cook for another minute to create a roux.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth while stirring until the flour dissolves completely. Add Italian seasoning and uncooked chicken breasts; bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat, cover slightly with a lid, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in uncooked orzo and cook uncovered for an additional 10 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.
- Remove cooked chicken, chop into bite-sized pieces, return to the pot, then stir in lemon juice, garnish with parsley, season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg