Description
Lemon Chicken Soup with Orzo is a vibrant, comforting dish that brightens any meal. Bursting with zesty lemon flavor and tender chicken, this hearty soup features the delightful texture of orzo pasta and an array of colorful vegetables. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re feeling under the weather, each spoonful wraps you in warmth and joy. Easy to prepare, it’s a go-to recipe for any occasion that promises satisfaction and smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 fresh lemon (about 3 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic; sauté for another minute.
- Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces; season with salt and pepper. Add to the pot and cook until golden brown (about 7 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in orzo pasta and simmer until cooked al dente (about 10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Before serving, mix in fresh lemon juice and garnish with dill or parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg