Description
A bright, nourishing, Mediterranean-inspired lemon chicken orzo soup made with wholesome ingredients, vibrant citrus, tender chicken, and cozy pasta for the perfect comforting bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 3/4 cup orzo pasta
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté onions, carrots, and celery for 5-6 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil to develop a flavorful base.
- Add orzo and cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in shredded chicken and heavy cream, and simmer 5 minutes.
- Turn off heat and stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper. Rest briefly before serving.
Notes
Add more broth when reheating as orzo absorbs liquid. Add lemon only after removing from heat to prevent curdling and bitter flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 298
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1036mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: lemon chicken orzo soup, lemon orzo soup, chicken orzo soup, Mediterranean soup, comforting soup recipe