Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
A bright and comforting lemon chicken orzo soup, perfect for a light meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium Onion chopped
- 2 medium Carrots chopped
- 2 ribs Celery chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 8 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Orzo pasta
- 0.5 cup Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Fresh dill chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the cooked chicken back to the pot.
- Stir in the orzo pasta. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is cooked through.
- Remove from heat. Stir in fresh lemon juice, chopped dill, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.
Notes
Garnish with extra dill and a lemon wedge if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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