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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Delicious Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken and bright flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 sticks celery chopped finely
  • 2 medium carrots peeled & chopped finely
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped
Base
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds uncooked chicken breasts
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped or to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large pot, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped celery, carrots, and onion, sautéing until the vegetables are softened.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir to coat.
  5. Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
  6. Add the Italian seasoning and uncooked chicken breasts to the pot.
  7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  8. Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
  9. Stir in the uncooked orzo and lemon juice, simmering until the orzo is tender.
  10. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider searing the chicken before starting the soup. Feel free to customize the recipe with different greens or grains as desired.

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