Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup In An Instant Pot

Name: Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup In An Instant Pot
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion; 3 medium carrots; 2 celery sticks; 6 cloves garlic; 2 boneless chicken breasts or thighs; 4 cups 32 ounces chicken stock; 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon grated ginger; 1 lemon; 1 cup dry orzo pasta; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; ¼ cup Fresh parsley for garnish

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
6 Servings
Calories
359 kcal
Course
Others
Cuisine
American

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup In An Instant Pot

Isaac Gonzales

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Hearty and delicious lemon chicken soup with orzo pasta made with sauteed vegetables and chicken broth. This is a great soup for those busy evenings whey you want a quick and nutritious meal.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion diced
3 medium carrots diced
2 celery sticks chopped
6 cloves garlic peeled
2 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
4 cups 32 ounces chicken stock
2 cups water
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 lemon juiced or quartered*
1 cup dry orzo pasta
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup Fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Set Instant Pot to Saute. When hot, add olive oil. Saute onion, carrots, and celery until soft - about 5minutes.
Add the chicken, garlic, stock, water, ginger and lemon (juiced if you prefer not to add the lemon peel) to the pot. Secure the lid and make sure the vent is set to Sealing. Cook on Manual for 7 minutes. When pot beeps done, allow for a natural release for 5 minutes.
When 5 minutes is up, release any remaining steam and pressure by turning vent to Venting. Open the lid and remove the chicken to a plate to cool for a couple minutes. Remove the lemon quarters, squeezing some juice into the pot (careful, it’s hot!) and discard.
Add the orzo, dried herbs and salt and pepper to the pot. Give it a quick stir and then secure the lid and seal the vent. Set to cook on Manual for 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, shred the chicken with 2 forks. When the pot beeps done, do a quick release of steam and open the lid. Return chicken to the pot.
Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

*The highest compound of bitterness is from citrus not fully grown, so it's important to use mature lemons in this recipe. Instead of adding the lemon quarters, you can add just the juice of the lemon if you prefer.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 359kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Sodium 682mg (28%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 359 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1g
Calories	359kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	12g	4%
Protein	27g	54%
Fat	9g	14%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	6g	35%
Cholesterol	67mg	22%
Sodium	682mg	28%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	6g	12%