5.0 from 6 votes
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
If you want a bright, light and filling dinner, then this lemon chicken orzo soup is for you! A savory and vibrant lemon chicken broth combined with orzo pasta is the perfect pair for a flavorful and delicious soup that is as satisfying as it is tasty.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 219 kcal
Course:
Soup , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 3 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasonings
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- Juice of 1 lemon
- lemon pepper, to taste
- rosemary and parsley leaves for garnish
- Parmesan Cheese for serving
Instructions
- Add the butter to a large pot and melt over medium heat.
- Add the onions, carrots, and celery and saute for 7-8 minutes, until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the chicken broth and dry orzo pasta. Cook for 9-13 minutes or until the orzo is cooked and plump.
- Stir in chicken, Italian seasonings, fresh lemon juice, and lemon pepper. Let the soup heat up and thicken. The orzo pasta will soak up the chicken broth so you may need to add more. If you have leftover soup, add more broth before rewarming.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed. If you want extra lemon flavor, add fresh lemon zest.
- Sprinkle with fresh rosemary and parsley. Serve with fresh parmesan cheese if you desire!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
219kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
1013mg
(42%)
Potassium
475mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
5251IU
(105%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 1013mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 475mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 5251IU | 105% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.