Description
A comforting and flavorful Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup recipe that is perfect for a cozy night in. This soup combines tender chicken, orzo pasta, and a hint of lemon for a delightful twist on classic chicken soup.
Ingredients
Celery Mixture:
- 2 sticks celery (chopped finely)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled & chopped finely)
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
Soup Base:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Additional Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds uncooked chicken breasts
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or to taste)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a large soup pot, sauté the celery, carrots, and onions with butter and oil over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare the Base: Add garlic, then flour, stirring for about a minute.
- Add Broth and Chicken: Pour in chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and chicken. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add Orzo: Stir in orzo and cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Finish and Serve: Remove chicken, dice it, then return it to the pot. Add lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can adjust the lemon juice to suit your taste preference.
- For a thicker soup, you can add more flour for a roux-like consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
