Lemon Orzo Chicken Soup
This Lemon Orzo Chicken Soup is warm and comforting with tender chicken, veggies, and a bright touch of lemon.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 cup dry, uncooked orzo
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 ribs celery, sliced
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- zest of 2 lemons
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a Dutch oven or large pot to medium and add in the olive oil, carrots, celery, onion, pepper and half the salt.
- Sauté for 5 minutes or until almost tender, then add in the garlic and sauté for another 20 seconds, making sure not to brown it or it will become bitter.
- Pour in the chicken broth and remaining salt, then simmer partially covered for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the orzo and continue simmering for 8-9 minutes.
- Add in the chicken, dill, lemon juice and zest. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes or until the orzo is al dente, making sure not to overcook it.
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Nutrition Facts
Lemon Orzo Chicken Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
347
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Carbohydrates
35
g
12
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
31
g
62
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.
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