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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Fresh, delicious, and filled with veggies, this Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is an easy weeknight soup that is comforting and will quickly become a family favorite.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 259 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 3-4 medium carrots peeled and chopped
  • 3 ribs celery chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken broth*
  • 8 oz dry orzo pasta
  • 8 oz cooked, shredded or cubed chicken
  • 1/3 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • chopped parsley and grated parmesan optional

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Once hot, add the carrots, celery, and onion. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are soft. Add the garlic, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  2. Sprinkle in the flour. Stir and cook for another minute or two. Pour in the chicken broth.
  3. Bring the soup to a gentle boil and stir in the orzo. Add the chicken and stir to combine.
  4. Cook until the orzo is tender and the chicken is warmed through, about 9-11 minutes. Stir several times while it is cooking so that the orzo does not stick to the bottom of the pot.
  5. Once the pasta is cooked through, stir in the lemon juice. (Start with 1/3 cup then taste. If you want more lemon flavor, you can add more.)
  6. Serve topped with chopped parsley or grated Parmesan, if desired.

Notes

  • *This makes a fairly thick soup. You can add up to 2 additional cups of chicken broth if you want it more “soupy”.
  • The orzo will also continue to absorb the broth, so if you aren’t serving this right away, I would suggest cooking the orzo separately and adding some to each portion. If you are doing this, 6 cups of broth will be more than enough.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide. Nutrition information does not include toppings.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of recipe Calories 259kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 245mg (10%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of recipe
Calories 259kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 245mg 10%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.