Name: Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe 7 Simple Steps for Comforting Flavor
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean / American
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (substitute with rotisserie chicken for ease); 1 cup orzo pasta (a small pasta that cooks quickly and soaks up broth beautifully); 6 cups chicken broth (opt for low sodium for better control of saltiness); 2 tablespoons olive oil (for sautéing vegetables); 1 medium onion, finely diced (adds depth and sweetness); 2 garlic cloves, minced (boosts aroma and flavor); 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced (for color and crunch); 2 celery stalks, diced (classic soup vegetable for subtle bitterness); Juice and zest of 1 large lemon (the star ingredient for that zesty punch); 1 teaspoon dried oregano or thyme (offers an herby note); Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish and a fresh finish)

Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (substitute with rotisserie chicken for ease)

1 cup orzo pasta (a small pasta that cooks quickly and soaks up broth beautifully)

6 cups chicken broth (opt for low sodium for better control of saltiness)

2 tablespoons olive oil (for sautéing vegetables)

1 medium onion, finely diced (adds depth and sweetness)

2 garlic cloves, minced (boosts aroma and flavor)

2 medium carrots, peeled and diced (for color and crunch)

2 celery stalks, diced (classic soup vegetable for subtle bitterness)

Juice and zest of 1 large lemon (the star ingredient for that zesty punch)

1 teaspoon dried oregano or thyme (offers an herby note)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish and a fresh finish)

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Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Category: High Protein Meals
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mediterranean / American