Description
A comforting and flavorful lemon chicken orzo soup, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 large fresh lemons (juiced and zested)
- 1 cup carrots (diced)
- 1 cup celery (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Add minced garlic, diced carrots, and chopped celery to the pot. Cook until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add Broth and Orzo: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions (about 8 minutes) until al dente.
- Zest It Up: Stir in fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped herbs to brighten the flavors.
- Final Touches: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed; simmer for another couple of minutes.
- Serve It Hot: Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with additional herbs if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using homemade chicken broth.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge and may thicken; add a little water to reheat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg