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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

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This Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is light, cozy, and packed with wholesome ingredients. A comforting bowl full of tender chicken, fresh veggies, zesty lemon, and hearty orzo makes this easy soup recipe perfect for any night of the week!

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks celery, finely chopped

  • 2 medium carrots, peeled & finely chopped

  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons flour

  • 6 cups chicken broth

  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • 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

  1. In a large soup pot, sauté celery, carrots, and onions with butter and olive oil over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes.

  2. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in flour and cook for about 1 minute.

  3. Pour in chicken broth, stirring until flour dissolves. Add Italian seasoning and chicken breasts. Bring to a boil.

  4. Cover with lid slightly ajar, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.

  5. Stir in orzo and cook uncovered for another 10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.

  6. Remove chicken, chop into bite-sized pieces, and return to the pot.

  7. Stir in lemon juice, parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

 

 

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken breasts with thighs.

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.

  • Use low-sodium broth if watching salt intake.

  • Orzo will soak up liquid in leftovers; add extra broth when reheating.

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