What is orzo soup made of?

A typical orzo soup is made of orzo pasta, onion, carrots, celery, and broth. Chicken, herbs, garlic, and additional vegetables can also be added.

What does orzo soup taste like?

Orzo is a form of pasta and, therefore, has a similar taste and texture to any other pasta soup. This lemon chicken orzo soup tastes similar to a classic chicken noodle soup, with a bit of lemon flavor.

What does adding lemon to soup do?

Lemon adds brightness to a soup by balancing out the otherwise salty, rich, and savory flavors. Adding lemon juice is a great way to fix a bland or tasteless soup.

How many carbs are in lemon chicken orzo soup?

This lemon chicken orzo soup contains 31 grams of carbs per serving. You can find all of the nutrition facts in the recipe card below.

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Author: Stephanie Kay

This lemon chicken orzo soup is light, bright, and full of flavor. It works well for lunch or dinner and keeps well in the freezer so it makes a great meal prep idea too.

Author: Stephanie Kay
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts, raw
1 cup orzo, raw
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 ribs celery, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth, plus more as needed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 lemon, juiced
2 cups spinach, finely chopped

Instructions

In a large pot, warm the olive oil on medium-high heat.
Add the onion, carrot, and celery and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until tender and fragrant.
Add the dried oregano, parsley, basil, dill, and salt, stir to coat the vegetable mixture, and heat for 30 seconds.
Pour in chicken broth, stirring to combine with the vegetables, then add raw chicken breasts to the pot, gently submerging them in broth.
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, add the orzo to the pot, giving it a good stir to ensure it’s well incorporated, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and place them on a cutting board, while continuing to cook the soup on a simmer. Using two forks, shred the chicken breast into bite-size pieces.
Return the shredded chicken to the pot, along with the chopped spinach, lemon zest, and lemon juice, and give everything a good stir. Cook the soup on a low simmer for a final 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
Once cooked, taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. At this point, you can also add a bit more broth or water if you find the soup too thick, adjust it to your liking.
The soup can be served immediately or cooled in stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 327 calories
Sugar: 6 grams
Fat: 11 grams
Carbohydrates: 31 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Protein: 26 grams

Find it online: https://kaynutrition.com/lemon-chicken-orzo-soup/