Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Bright and Comforting Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Ingredients:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup orzo pasta
6 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
Add chicken breasts to the pot, reduce heat, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Remove chicken breasts and shred them with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
Stir in orzo pasta and cook for about 8-10 minutes until tender.
Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes
Kcal: Approximately 280 kcal per serving | Servings: 6 servings
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Warm up with this bright and comforting Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup — fresh, zesty, and packed with flavor!
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Bright and Comforting Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Ingredients:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup orzo pasta
6 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
Add chicken breasts to the pot, reduce heat, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Remove chicken breasts and shred them with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
Stir in orzo pasta and cook for about 8-10 minutes until tender.
Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes
Kcal: Approximately 280 kcal per serving | Servings: 6 servings
#lemonchickensoup #orzosoup #comfortfood #chickensoup #souprecipe #easymeals #healthysoup #homecooking #onepotmeal #familydinner #freshflavors #souplove #chickenrecipes #mediterraneanfood #lightmeals #weeknightdinner #healthyrecipes #lemonrecipes #herbs #quickdinner
Warm up with this bright and comforting Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup — fresh, zesty, and packed with flavor!
