Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup: A Cozy and Comforting Delight
This Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is a warm, comforting dish perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 celery stalks sliced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté until softened.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add chicken breast and cook until fully cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Add orzo, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot, and cook until orzo is tender.
- Stir in lemon juice and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This soup can be made in advance and tastes even better the next day.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup, comforting soup, cozy recipes