Description
A comforting bowl of Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup that harmonizes fresh ingredients with bright acidity, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil.
- Stir in the orzo, diced carrots, and diced celery; cook according to package instructions until the orzo becomes tender.
- Incorporate the shredded chicken and lemon juice, mixing well to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to suit your taste.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley for an appealing touch.
Notes
For creamier results, consider drizzling a bit of cream at the end or stirring in grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: lemon, chicken soup, orzo, comfort food, easy recipe
