Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Oct 02, 2024 02:53 AM
This easy lemon chicken orzo soup is made in one pot with wholesome ingredients like tender shredded chicken, savory herbs, egg yolks, and lemon. The broth is silky and the orzo pasta makes it extra satisfying!
I love a quick stovetop soup recipe like this Mediterranean-inspired chicken orzo soup with lemon.
This lemon chicken orzo soup recipe puts a bright and zesty twist on classic chicken noodle soup. It combines brined chicken, savory herbs, veggies, and orzo pasta in the creamiest broth thickened with egg and lemon. You’re going to love the flavors! Here’s why it’s the best:
Lemon and egg yolks. This chicken orzo soup mixes egg yolks and lemon juice into the broth, similar to how you’d make Greek avgolemono soup. The egg yolks enrich the broth while real lemon zest and juice add tanginess. Together, they make a flavorful, creamy soup without adding any cream.
Brined chicken. Soaking the chicken in salted water is an optional first step, but it seasons the chicken and gives the flavors in the soup a major boost.
One pot. I cook the chicken, sauté the veggies, and prepare the soup in the same pot. It’s convenient and creates layers of flavor in a short simmer time. As a bonus, clean-up is easy.
Ingredients:
- 4 quarts of warm water
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh black pepper
- 3/4 cup dry orzo
- 2 large egg yolks
- Juice of 2 medium lemons (about 1/4 cup)
- Optional – Zest of 1 lemon
- More salt and pepper to taste
Prep Time:
25 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
55 minutes
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