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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is a hearty and comforting soup featuring savory chicken and tender orzo pasta in a zesty lemony broth. The subtle tang of lemon creates a well-balanced and satisfying bowl of soup, perfect for soothing the soul any time of year!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Kelley Simmons📖 chefsavvy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium high heat.
olive oil1 tbsp
2
Add in celery, carrots and onions and saute for ⏱️ 4 minutes or until they start to get golden brown and tender.Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
large carrots, diced2large onion, diced1garlic, minced5 cloves
3
Add in flour and cook stirring constantly for ⏱️ 1-2 minutes.
4
Slowly pour in the chicken broth, bay leaves, lemon peel, chicken thighs, oregano, thyme and dill.Cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook for ⏱️ 20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches 165 degrees. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred with two forks.
chicken broth6 cupsbay leaves2trips lemon peel4 smedium lemon, juiced1fresh oregano1 tbspfresh thyme1 tbspdried dill1 tsp
5
Meanwhile add in the orzo and cook for ⏱️ 8-10 minutes or until tender.Remove the bay leaves and lemon peel. Add the shredded chicken back to the pot.
bay leaves2trips lemon peel4 smedium lemon, juiced1
6
Remove the soup from the heat and stir in lemon juice and parsley.Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!
trips lemon peel4 smedium lemon, juiced1
Nutrition Facts
calories
300 kcal
fat Content
10 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
5 g
sodium Content
972 mg
protein Content
21 g
trans Fat Content
0.2 g
cholesterol Content
87 mg
carbohydrate Content
31 g
saturated Fat Content
4 g
unsaturated Fat Content
5 g
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