Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Description
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup combines boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sautéed vegetables including onion, celery, and carrots, and orzo pasta cooked in a broth seasoned with garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. The addition of fresh lemon juice during cooking brings a refreshing brightness that contrasts with the mild chicken and vegetables.
The chicken is browned slightly before simmering, adding depth to the soup. The orzo pasta cooks in the broth, absorbing flavors and lending a tender, pasta texture. Fresh parsley stirred in at the end enhances the herbal notes and adds color.
This soup is suited to serve warm on its own or alongside crusty bread. It works well as a hearty lunch or light dinner with balanced protein, vegetables, and pasta in a single bowl.
Ingredients
- 6 boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Cut into approximately 1 inch pieces
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil Divided
- 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
- 1/2 onion Diced
- 3 carrot Peeled and Cut into Small Pieces
- 3 celery Cut into Small Pieces, stalks
- 1/2 tsp thyme dried
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 lemon Juiced, plural
- 1 1/2 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 Tbsp parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Heat 1 Tbsp of the olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Then added in the onion, celery and carrots. Sauté on medium heat for approximately 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Push the veggies to the side, add in the remaining olive oil. Then add in the chicken. Season the chicken with the garlic, thyme, salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken until slightly browned (approximately 3-4 minutes).
- Then add in the broth, water, bay leaf and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Then add in the orzo pasta. Then reduce the heat, simmer and cook until the past is cooked through (10-12 minutes).
- Stir in the fresh parsley and then serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 493 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 493kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 57g | 114% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 535mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 1223mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 5279IU | 106% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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