Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is a hearty and comforting soup featuring savory chicken and tender orzo pasta in a zesty lemony broth. The subtle tang of lemon creates a well-balanced and satisfying bowl of soup, perfect for soothing the soul any time of year!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp all purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 strips lemon peel
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 1 medium lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium high heat.
- Add in celery, carrots and onions and saute for 4 minutes or until they start to get golden brown and tender.Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add in flour and cook stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth, bay leaves, lemon peel, chicken thighs, oregano, thyme and dill.Cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches 165 degrees. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred with two forks.
- Meanwhile add in the orzo and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender.Remove the bay leaves and lemon peel. Add the shredded chicken back to the pot.
- Remove the soup from the heat and stir in lemon juice and parsley.Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 21gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 972mgPotassium: 503mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4408IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 2mg