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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Lemon chicken orzo soup recipe takes only 30 minutes! Serve a delicious dinner from the stove to the table in less time than take out! 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 493 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Cut into approximately 1 inch pieces
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil Divided
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic 
  • 1/2 onion Diced
  • 3 carrots Peeled and Cut into Small Pieces
  • 3 stalks celery Cut into Small Pieces
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 lemons Juiced
  • 1 1/2 cup orzo pasta
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Cook the chicken until slightly browned (approximately 3-4 minutes).
  4. 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).
  5. Stir in the fresh parsley and then serve immediately.
  6. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 493kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 57g (114%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 535mg (22%) Potassium 1223mg (35%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 5279IU (106%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 493

% 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.