Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup: Easy, Heartwarming Comfort Food
A warm and comforting Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the shredded chicken, orzo, thyme, oregano, and lemon juice. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the orzo is cooked.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs as a garnish before serving.
- This soup can be made a day ahead and tastes even better the next day!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe