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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

A warm and comforting soup that combines tender chicken, lemony broth, and orzo pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
  3. Cook the diced chicken until browned.
  4. Stir in the carrots, chicken broth, and orzo pasta. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer until the orzo is tender, about 10 minutes.
  6. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper, then serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Dice the chicken uniformly for even cooking. Keep heat low to prevent mushy orzo. Adjust lemon, salt, and pepper to taste.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: chicken soup, lemon chicken, orzo soup, easy weeknight dinner, cozy meal