A comforting and zesty soup featuring tender chicken, orzo pasta, and fresh lemon flavor, perfect for a cozy meal.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
35min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 2 chicken breasts
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons dill
- 3 cloves garlic
- 0.5 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Pour in the chicken broth and add the chicken breasts. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.
Step 5
Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the soup.
Step 6
Add the orzo pasta and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
Step 7
Stir in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Step 8
Serve hot and enjoy your lemon chicken orzo soup.