The Best Lemon CHicken Orzo Soup
This lemon chicken orzo soup is one of my favorite go-to soup recipes, especially during winter! It is creamy and cozy, without being overly heavy. It features a zesty broth that is packed with flavor and the tender orzo pasta makes it more filling! Orzo looks like rice, but it is actually pasta! The great thing about orzo is that it cooks super fast. Don’t let it go for too long or it will get too soft! You want it to be nice and al dente.
Ingredients Needed
Butter & Olive Oil: Use a combination of butter and olive oil to cook the veggies and flour! Veggies: As with classic chicken soup, you need celery, onion, carrots and garlic for this soup! Flour: Flour is added to thicken the soup a little bit. This will create a creamier texture! Chicken Broth: Use your favorite chicken broth! Bay Leaves: Make sure your bay leaves aren’t expired. Fresher bay leaves will lend more flavor! Lemon Peel: I like to add some lemon peel to the soup to really start building a lemony flavor. Chicken: You can use chicken thighs or chicken breast, whichever you prefer! Spices: I like to add fresh oregano and fresh thyme along with dried dill. If you only have dried oregano and thyme, that will also work but add a little bit less to start with! Orzo: Orzo pasta is shaped like rice, but it is actually pasta! You can also use any other small shape of pasta that you have on hand. Lemon Juice: Add some lemon juice at the end for a bit of tangy flavor. Fresh Parsley: Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
How to Make lemon chicken orzo soup
Tips for Success
If you have leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken on hand, shred it up and use it here for ease! Add it in at the same time you add the orzo so it doesn’t overcook. If using a low sodium chicken broth, check the soup for salt at the end and add more if necessary. You can adjust the amount of lemon juice you add here depending on your taste. Some people like it a little bit more tangy, so you can serve with extra lemon wedges when serving!
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