Description
A bright and flavorful chicken soup with a zesty lemon finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup orzo pasta
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add orzo and return chicken to the pot. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Garnish with extra parsley or a lemon slice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: lemon chicken soup, chicken noodle soup, easy soup recipe, healthy soup, comfort food