Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
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Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Description
Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup begins by sautéing chopped celery, carrots, and onion in olive oil with poultry seasoning and salt to build a flavorful vegetable base. Chicken broth is added along with uncooked orzo and shredded chicken, then simmered until the orzo becomes tender yet maintains shape.
Heavy cream and lemon juice are stirred in slowly at the end to introduce creaminess and a bright citrus note. The lemon juice can be increased for a more pronounced tartness according to preference. This results in a balanced soup with body from the cream and orzo, and fresh acidity from the lemon.
It can be served hot and garnished with fresh parsley. The orzo naturally thickens the soup as it cooks, but additional broth can be added when serving to make the consistency brothier if desired. The soup provides a filling, soothing dish with a gentle lemon flavor that complements the chicken and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups celery chopped
- 2 cups carrot chopped
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 10 cups chicken broth plus up to 2 more
- 16 ounces orzo uncooked
- 4 cups chicken I used Rotisserie Chicken, shredded
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or up to ¼ cup more
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large stock pot over medium-medium high heat. Once it becomes bubbly and fragrant, add the celery, carrots, onion, poultry seasoning, and salt. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5-10 minutes.
- Pour the broth into the vegetables, then add the orzo and chicken and submerge them in the liquid. Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce heat to low and allow soup to simmer for 10-14 minutes or until the orzo is al dente.
- Pour the heavy cream and lemon juice into the soup slowly while stirring continuously. Once it is all combined, let it simmer an additional 2-3 minutes. Stir in additional broth or lemon juice to reach desired flavor and consistency (see notes). Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot!
Notes
- Orzo absorbs a lot of liquid during cooking; add more chicken broth at the end to adjust the soup's consistency if a thinner broth is preferred.
- The lemon juice quantity can be increased gradually to achieve a stronger lemon flavor according to taste.
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