Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

4.5 Stars (4 Reviews)

Yield: 6 servings

prep time: 15

cook time: 45

total time: 1

This Greek-inspired Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup recipe is bright and sunshiny, infused with fresh lemon. Tender chicken, orzo pasta, and a medley of vegetables round out these delicious bowls of soup!

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
½ medium yellow onion, finely chopped
1 medium leek, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
4 large cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
3 bay leaves
1 cup orzo, uncooked
¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
zest of one large lemon
kosher salt & black pepper, to taste
chopped fresh parsley, to garnish

Instructions

Heat olive oil and butter over medium heat in a large pot or Dutch oven.
Add chopped onions, leeks, celery, and carrots. Sauté until vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
Gradually pour chicken broth into pot, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
Add chicken breasts, Italian seasoning, and bay leaves. Bring mixture to a simmer. Cover pot, reduce heat, and let chicken cook in simmering broth for 20 minutes, or until cooked through and reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.
Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Then shred chicken into bite-size pieces or chop it.
While waiting for chicken to cool, stir orzo into the soup and continue simmering until orzo is cooked to al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Add shredded chicken to the soup.
Season soup with salt & pepper to taste, then stir in fresh lemon juice and zest. Once soup is all warmed, it's time to serve.
Ladle hot soup into individual bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Offer additional fresh lemon slices if desired, for even more lemon flavor.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 Calories: 357kcal Carbohydrates: 38g Protein: 32g Fat: 8g Saturated Fat: 2g Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g Cholesterol: 76mg Sodium: 1362mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 4g

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