Name: Zesty Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 6 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 cup orzo pasta; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped; Salt and black pepper to taste

Zesty Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

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Make this bright and zippy lemon chicken orzo soup for a light yet satisfying meal perfect for drizzly spring days. This easy dinner idea brings fresh flavor to your table.

Author: purejoyalex
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Total Time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

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6 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup orzo pasta
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Add the chicken pieces to the pot. Cook until the chicken is lightly browned on the outside, about 3 minutes.
Pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
Stir in the orzo pasta, oregano, and thyme. Cook according to the orzo package directions, usually about 8 to 10 minutes, until the pasta is tender.
Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice, parsley, and dill.
Season the soup with salt and pepper to your taste. Serve immediately for a truly healthy soup recipe experience.

Notes

For an extra layer of flavor, use homemade chicken stock if you have it.
If you prefer shredded chicken, cook the chicken breasts whole in the broth until done, then shred them before adding the orzo back in.
This soup freezes well, but add the fresh herbs after reheating to keep their bright flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 450
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 1
Unsaturated Fat: 7
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 35
Fiber: 3
Protein: 35
Cholesterol: 85

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