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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

This Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for any time of the year.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large soup pot

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 2 sticks celery chopped finely
  • 2 medium carrots peeled & chopped finely
  • ½ medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced

Fats

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Broth & Seasoning

  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds uncooked chicken breasts
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo

Thickener

  • 2 tablespoons flour

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Sauté the celery, carrots, and onions in a large soup pot with the butter and oil over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, then add the flour and cook for another minute or so.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and stir until the flour has dissolved, then add the Italian seasoning and chicken. Bring the soup to a boil.
  • Cover the soup (lid slightly open), and reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the orzo and cook for another 10 minutes or until the orzo is cooked through, stirring occasionally.
  • Take the chicken out of the pot and cut it up, then add it back in. Add the lemon juice, parsley, and season the soup with salt & pepper as needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust the lemon juice to your taste preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken soup, comfort food, easy recipe, Hearty Soup, Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup, Orzo
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