Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe
This Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is wholesome, flavorful and surprisingly filling. With the brightness of lemon, the coziness of chicken and the heartiness of orzo, you’ll find it tastes like happiness in a bowl.
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 275kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Avocado OIl
- 1 medium Onion diced, or about 1 cup
- 3 ribs Celery diced, or about 1 ½ cups
- 3 large Carrots thinly sliced, or about 1 ½ cups
- 6 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 2 large Bay Leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken cut into ½" chunks
- 1 cup Orzo Pasta
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley for garnish- add just before serving
Instructions
- In a large sauce pot over medium heat, add the avocado oil. Once hot, add the onion, carrots and celery and saute over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the chicken broth, Italian Seasoning, bay leaves, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Cover the pot with the lid slightly ajar and reduce to a simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
- Add in the cooked chicken and orzo to the soup and cook for about 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is soft and cooked.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the fresh lemon zest and lemon juice. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with fresh chopped parsley for garnish, and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 678mg | Potassium: 584mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2200IU | Vitamin C: 8.6mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1.5mg