Description
A comforting and flavorful lemony chicken soup with tender orzo and fresh vegetables, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 diced onion
- 2 diced carrots
- 2 diced celery stalks
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a rolling boil.
- Add the orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Once the orzo is cooked, stir in the shredded chicken, lemon juice, and zest.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a nutritional boost, consider adding spinach or kale in the last minutes of cooking. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken soup, orzo soup, lemon soup, comfort food, easy recipes
