Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup, where zesty lemon and tender chicken unite for a heartwarming meal.
Ingredients
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- Key Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced thinly
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or thyme (or both)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
For the Soup:
- 1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Dice the celery and slice the carrots. Mince the garlic.
- 2. Cook the Chicken: In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on both sides (about 5 minutes). Transfer to a plate.
- 3. Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add minced garlic, sliced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté for about 3 minutes until softened.
- 4. Add Broth and Orzo: Pour in the chicken broth and add the orzo pasta. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to let it simmer.
- 5. Shred Chicken: While the soup simmers, shred cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
- 6. Season & Serve: Stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice and dill or thyme. Let simmer for another 5 minutes before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg