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Chicken Lemon Orzo Soup

A bright and comforting soup made with tender chicken, delicate orzo pasta, fresh vegetables, and vibrant lemon in a savory broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
Finishing
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • large soup pot
  • Ladle
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil and sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
  2. Add garlic, chicken, broth, and seasonings, then simmer until chicken is cooked.
  3. Shred chicken and return it to the pot.
  4. Add orzo and cook until tender.
  5. Stir in lemon juice, zest, herbs, and serve warm.

Notes

For best flavor, always use freshly squeezed lemon juice instead of bottled.