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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

This Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is flavorful, hearty, and packed with veggies and protein, making it a healthy choice.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6 servings
Calories 399 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 Tablespoons butter (20 grams)
  • 1.5 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 0.75 cup onion (about 1 small onion), diced
  • 1 cup carrots (about 2 medium carrots), diced
  • 1 cup celery (about 2 ribs), diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth (2 liters)
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (680 grams)
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon paste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.25 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 cup dry orzo pasta (200 grams)
  • 1 lemon juice and zest
  • 0.33 cup heavy cream (80ml), slightly warmed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 0.25 cup fresh chopped parsley (15 grams), Italian

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Once melted, add onions, carrots, and celery then sauté for several minutes, until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add chicken, Italian seasoning, thyme, rosemary, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes (or until chicken reaches 160 degrees F).
  • Remove chicken to a plate, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest before chopping in pieces.
  • Stir in orzo and cook for 8 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir in lemon juice, zest, cream, parsley, and season generously with salt and pepper. Return the chicken to the pot. Taste the soup and add additional seasonings or bouillon if needed.

Notes

This soup is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 399kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 1157mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
Keyword chicken soup, comfort food, creamy soup, healthy soup, Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup, Orzo Recipes
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