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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

September 10, 2015 by Nicole Crocker 6 Comments

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The perfect soup for warm or cool weather!  The burst of citrus in this Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is a refreshing addition that makes it perfect for any kind of weather!

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

My daughter hasn’t been gone a week and I’ve already received a phone call from her saying she feels a cold coming on.

I was planning on bringing her some cupcakes for her birthday  when I  visit next week but it looks like I may be whipping up a batch birthday soup instead!!

Every time I make this soup it disappears the same day it’s made.  My son reminded me again how this is his all time favorite soup.

The savory combination of rosemary and freshly squeezed lemon make it irresistible.  I usually don’t like to eat soup in the Summer but this one is delicious year round.

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

This past month was a little chaotic as we prepared to send my daughter off to college for the first time. I decided to make a double batch of Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup this time since I knew how quickly it usually disappeared.  It was the perfect delicious and nutritious treat to have in the fridge for us to grab and go!

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

The perfect soup for warm or cool weather!  The burst of citrus in this Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is a refreshing addition that makes it perfect for any kind of weather!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 181kcal
Author Nicole Crocker

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive oil ,divided
  • 1 Pouns boneless skinless chicken thighs , cut into 1-inch chunks
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 Cloves Garlic ,minced
  • 1 Vidalia onion, diced
  • 3 Medium Carrots ,Peeled and diced
  • 2 Stalks Celery ,diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 5 Cups Chicken stock
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 3/4 Cup Uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1 Sprig Rosemary
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 Tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, to taste. Add chicken to the stockpot and cook until golden, about 2-3 minutes, remove and set aside.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the stockpot. Add garlic, onion, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in thyme until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in chicken stock,bay leaves,1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo, rosemary and chicken. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender, about 10-12 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and parsley; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5280IU | Vitamin C: 7.5mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1.1mg

Recipe adapted from Damn Delicious

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Don’t wait for the chill of winter to set in!  Make a batch of this Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup today!

Looking for more tasty soups to enjoy this fall? Try some of these!  Just click on the picture for the recipe.

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, Gluten free, Healthy bites, Side Dishes, Soups, Vegetables Tagged With: freshly squeezed lemon, rosemary

Comments

  1. Erin says

    September 10, 2015 at 11:33 pm

    Chicken orzo soup is one of my favorites. I like that you added rosemary. Sounds comforting and delicious!

    Reply
    • Nicole Crocker says

      September 10, 2015 at 11:36 pm

      Thanks Erin! It is one of my family’s favorites.

      Reply
  2. Iryna Bychkiv says

    September 17, 2015 at 2:05 am

    This soup looks really delicious. I’m always searching for new soup recipes, since I cook them very often. Thanks for sharing! Pinning for later.

    Reply
    • Nicole Crocker says

      September 17, 2015 at 11:15 am

      Definitely one of my family’s favorites Iryna! Thanks for pinning!

      Reply
  3. Jamie says

    September 24, 2015 at 1:02 am

    YUM – those look amazing!! Pinning it to try for my family one night! 🙂

    Reply
    • Nicole Crocker says

      September 24, 2015 at 1:54 am

      Hope they love it as much as mine does! Thanks Jamie!

      Reply

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