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lemon chicken orzo soup beside two lemons
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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

This lemon chicken orzo soup is the best 40 minute soup! Customize it to your liking!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Greek chicken soup, Greek soup, lemon chicken orzo soup
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 267kcal
Cost: $8

Ingredients

  • 3 Chicken breasts about 1 pound
  • 6 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 Carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 Celery stalks chopped
  • ½ Yellow onion chopped
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1½ cup Orzo pasta
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp Parsley
  • 2 Lemons juiced and zested

Instructions

  • In a large dutch oven or stockpot, heat chicken and chicken broth to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Remove chicken and transfer to a cutting board. Chop chicken into small chunks.
  • While the chicken and broth are simmering, chop the carrots, celery, and onion. Then heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium low heat. Season veggies with salt and pepper. Cook the vegetables, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Add vegetables, pasta, and seasonings to the dutch oven or pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
  • Add chicken and chopped parsley to the soup, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and add in the juice of 1-2 lemons along with a tablespoon of zest. Stir soup and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 1387mg | Potassium: 552mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3451IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg