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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is a comforting dish that combines bright lemon flavor with tender chicken and hearty orzo pasta, perfect for chilly days or cozy nights at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 sticks celery, chopped finely
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped finely
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced For added flavor
Fats
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons flour Can be increased for thicker soup
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds uncooked chicken breasts Can substitute with rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo
Finishing Touches
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Adjust to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Sauté the celery, carrots, and onions in a large soup pot with the butter and olive oil over medium high heat for 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
  3. Add the flour and cook for another minute.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and stir until the flour has dissolved.
  5. Add the Italian seasoning and chicken. Bring the soup to a boil.
Cooking
  1. Cover the soup lid slightly open, and reduce the heat to simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. Stir in the orzo and cook for another 10 minutes or until the orzo is cooked through, stirring fairly often.
  3. Take the chicken out of the pot, cut it up, then add it back in.
  4. Add the lemon juice, parsley, and season the soup with salt and pepper as needed.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately in bowls, optionally garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

For a thicker soup, add more flour during cooking. This soup is versatile; feel free to add vegetables like spinach or peas.