Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Jun 08, 2025 02:10 AM
This lemon chicken orzo soup recipe is light, healthy and cozy. It uses wholesome everyday ingredients and is sure to become a family favorite!
I’ve made a lot of soups, but this lemon chicken soup with orzo is hands down the most beloved by my family and friends. It’s just so comforting without being heavy, and people adore the bright lemony broth. This orzo soup is simple to make, so it’s a low-effort cozy soup.
If you’re not familiar with it, orzo is that tiny rice-shaped pasta. It looks like rice but cooks really fast, so you get that rice effect in less time. I cook with it fairly often, and I always enjoy it. This lemon chicken orzo soup recipe is like chicken noodle soup but elevated!
Ingredients:
- 2 sticks celery chopped finely
- 2 medium carrots peeled & chopped finely
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1.5 pounds uncooked chicken breasts
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or to taste
- Salt & pepper to taste
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Total Time:
50 minutes
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