Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Here’s one that is a real favorite on cold nights – Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup. It’s an easy to make, hearty, delicious soup that goes perfect with almost any dinner or lunch. Plus, the acidity from the lemon really makes the flavors of every ingredient pop. Give it a try!
PREP TIME: 10+ min
COOK TIME: 35-40 min
Ingredients
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 tsp drive oregano
1/2 tsp dried thyme
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3/4 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
2 large lemons, juiced (plus 1 tsp zest)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, shopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat 2 Tbsp of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots and celery. Sauté for 5-6 minutes. Stir in dried oregano and dried thyme and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the chicken broth and add chicken breasts to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or
until the chicken is cooked through (165°F).
Remove chicken and shred meat. Bring soup to boil and stir in the orzo, cooking for 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally. Reduce to a simmer and return the shredded chicken to the pot. Stir in lemon juice and zest, and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with chopped parsley.
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