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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Delicious Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe for a Cozy Dinner

This hearty Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and orzo pasta in a flavorful broth, perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 shallots, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
Pasta
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
Broth & Seasoning
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 lemons, juiced about 1/3 cup
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
Oils
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté shallots, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add the chicken breasts and garlic; cook for about 6 minutes on each side until browned. Remove chicken and let rest.
  3. Pour chicken broth into the pot while scraping up bits stuck to the bottom. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Stir in orzo pasta, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook according to package instructions (about 8 minutes).
  5. Shred the rested chicken using two forks and return it to the pot along with lemon juice.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 24gFat: 8g

Notes

This soup can be customized with shrimp or leafy greens, and reheats well with added broth.

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