Description

This bright and hearty soup combines tender chicken, silky orzo, and a splash of fresh lemon for a comforting meal. It’s easy to make in one pot and perfect for chilly days or any time you need a warm, nourishing bowl.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb cooked shredded chicken breast

3/4 cup orzo pasta

6 cups low sodium chicken broth

1 cup chopped carrots

1 cup chopped celery

1 cup chopped onion

3 cloves garlic minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

juice and zest of 1 lemon

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened, about 10 minutes

2. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant

3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer

4. Stir in orzo and cook 8 to 10 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally

5. Add shredded chicken and cook for 5 minutes to heat through

6. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, zest, and chopped dill

7. Season with salt and pepper to taste and let rest 5 minutes before serving

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: soup
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 280
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 550
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 1.5
Unsaturated Fat: 5
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 2
Protein: 22
Cholesterol: 65

Keywords: lemon chicken orzo soup, easy lemon soup, comforting orzo soup, avgolemono, one pot soup, weeknight soup, cozy chicken soup