Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
A comforting and flavorful soup perfect for a chilly day. This Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is packed with tender chicken, hearty orzo pasta, and a bright lemony broth.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 cups Chicken broth low sodium
- 1 cup Orzo pasta
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 medium Carrots diced
- 2 stalks Celery diced
- 1 medium Onion diced
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Dried thyme
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the orzo pasta, oregano, and thyme.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Feel free to add other vegetables, such as spinach or kale, during the last few minutes of cooking. For a creamier soup, stir in a dollop of Greek yogurt or heavy cream before serving.