Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe

Name: Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Boneless And Skinless Chicken Thighs; 1-1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt, Plus More To Taste; 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, Plus More To Taste; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided; 1 Yellow Onion, Diced; 3 Carrots, Diced; 2 stalks Celery, Diced; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Thyme; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Rosemary; 5-1/2 cups Chicken Stock; 3/4 cups Uncooked Orzo; 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Italian Parsley, Finely Chopped

Servings: persons

1 pound Boneless And Skinless Chicken Thighs
1-1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt, Plus More To Taste
1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, Plus More To Taste
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
1 Yellow Onion, Diced
3 Carrots, Diced
2 stalks Celery, Diced
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/2 teaspoons Dried Thyme
1/2 teaspoons Dried Rosemary
5-1/2 cups Chicken Stock
3/4 cups Uncooked Orzo
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
2 Tablespoons Fresh Italian Parsley, Finely Chopped

1
Dice chicken into bite-size cubes. This is easiest to do if chicken is just slightly frozen. Season chicken cubes with the salt and pepper. Heat a stock pot with 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook until well-browned, stirring occasionally, about 8-10 minutes. Once browned, remove from stock pot and set aside, reserving the drippings in the pot.
2
Add remaining oil to pot. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until onion is tender, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant. Add thyme, rosemary, chicken stock, and orzo and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, until orzo and carrots are tender, approximately 10-12 minutes.
3
Add lemon juice and parsley and stir to combine. Season to taste.
4
Note: If storing for later, you will likely need to add additional chicken stock upon reheating since the orzo will absorb more liquid if not eaten right away.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Boneless And Skinless Chicken Thighs, 1-1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt, Plus More To Taste, 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, Plus More To Taste, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided, and more.

Yes, Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

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