Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Packed with fresh veggies, tender chicken, orzo pasta, surrounded by a bright lemony broth, this soup is comforting and refreshing all in one bite!
Servings 6
Calories 279kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 medium carrot chopped
- 3 stalks celery chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 6 cups chicken broth, low-sodium
- 1 cup orzo, dry
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 each bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon thyme, fresh
- 1 teaspoon rosemary, fresh
- 1 pound chicken breast diced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium lemon
- 1 cup green peas, frozen
- 1/4 cup parsley, fresh chopped
Instructions
- Chop onion and celery, peel and chop carrots, and mince garlic. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped veggies, and cook stirring occasionally until onion is softened, approximately 10 minutes.
- Dice chicken and add to pot; season with freshly ground black pepper and salt. Cook stirring frequently until chicken has begun to turn white on the outsides.
- Add chicken broth, orzo pasta, worcestershire sauce and herbs (except parsley) Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, covered, until orzo is tender but still has some firmness, about 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the peas and allow them to heat through.
- Finish by squeezing the juice of the lemon into the soup. Portion into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 760mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3762IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg