Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Name: Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h 30 min
Total time: 6 h 45 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 medium yellow onion; 2 cloves garlic; 3 carrots; 1 large leek; 6 cups quality chicken broth; 1 pound bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 cup uncooked orzo; or gluten free orzo; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; Juice of one lemon

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
6 hrs 45 mins
Servings
6
Calories
282 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
International

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Nevaeh Sloan

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This soup features a deliciously rich and nutritious broth with chicken and healthy veggies. It makes terrific leftovers so make a double batch while you're at it!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium yellow onion , finely chopped
2 cloves garlic , minced
3 carrots , diced
1 large leek , sliced, thoroughly rinsed in colander, and drained
6 cups quality chicken broth
1 pound bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (dark meat/drumsticks and thighs recommended for the best flavor)
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup uncooked orzo (or pasta of choice, or rice)
or gluten free orzo
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Juice of one lemon

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Instructions

Heat the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the onions until soft and translucent, 5-7 minutes. Add the leek, carrots and garlic and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
For Slow Cooker: Transfer the cooked veggies to a slow cooker. Add all remaining ingredient except for the orzo, dill, and lemon juice. Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours. Remove the chicken pieces, discard the skin and bones and chop the meat into small pieces. Return the chicken to the slow cooker along with the orzo and dill and cook on HIGH for another 30 minutes or until the orzo is tender. Stir in the lemon juice and add salt and pepper to taste.For the Stovetop: Follow the instructions in Step 1. Add the remaining ingredients except for the orzo, dill, and lemon juice. Bring the soup to a boil then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cover the pot and simmer for 90 minutes. Remove the chicken pieces, discard the skin and bones and chop the meat into small pieces. Return the chicken to the pot along with the orzo and dill. Simmer for another 10-12 minutes or until the orzo is tender. Stir in the lemon juice and add salt and pepper to taste.

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Nutrition Information

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Calories 282kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 554mg (23%) Potassium 493mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 5541IU (111%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 282 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	282kcal	14%
Carbohydrates	24g	8%
Protein	18g	36%
Fat	13g	20%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Cholesterol	49mg	16%
Sodium	554mg	23%
Potassium	493mg	10%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	5541IU	111%
Vitamin C	6mg	7%
Calcium	44mg	4%
Iron	2mg	11%