Description
Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is a cozy and nourishing soup featuring tender chicken, orzo pasta, vegetables, and a creamy lemon-kissed broth. It’s hearty yet light—perfect for any season.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups chopped carrots
1 yellow onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
10 cups chicken broth (plus up to 2 more cups as needed)
16 ounces orzo, uncooked
4 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice (or up to 1/4 cup to taste)
Optional garnish: fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add celery, carrots, onion, salt, and poultry seasoning. Sauté for 5–10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Add chicken broth, orzo, and shredded chicken. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10–14 minutes until orzo is al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes.
- Adjust thickness with extra broth and flavor with more lemon juice if needed. Garnish with parsley.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Use half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Swap orzo for rice or small pasta like ditalini.
- Add spinach or kale in the last few minutes of cooking.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese for richness.
- Use lemon zest for a brighter aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
