Description
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is a delightful and comforting dish that warms the soul with every spoonful. This vibrant soup features succulent shredded chicken, tender orzo pasta, and fresh vegetables all simmered in a creamy, lemon-infused broth. It’s a perfect blend of flavors that brings brightness to any meal. Easy to prepare, this soup makes for an ideal weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend lunch. With its refreshing citrus notes and hearty texture, Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened (8-10 minutes). Stir in minced garlic for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth; add raw chicken breasts, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked.
- Remove chicken, shred it with forks, and set aside.
- Increase heat to boil the broth; stir in orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions (7-9 minutes).
- Reduce heat; mix in shredded chicken, half-and-half, lemon juice, parsley, and dill. Heat gently for 2-3 minutes without boiling.
- Adjust seasoning as needed; ladle soup into bowls and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1 ½ cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg