Chicken Soup with Lemon and Orzo Recipe
A comforting and flavorful chicken soup infused with lemon and tender orzo, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Oil
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Vegetables
- 1 piece Onion (finely chopped)
- 2 pieces Carrots (diced)
- 2 ribs Celery (diced)
Aromatics
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- ½ tsp Dried Thyme
- 1 bay leaf Bay Leaf
Liquids
- 6 cups Chicken Stock (best quality possible)
Protein
- 1 lb Chicken Thighs (boneless & skinless or breasts)
Grains
- ¾ cup Orzo
Citrus
- 1 piece Lemon (zest & juice, more to taste/garnish)
Seasonings
- to taste Sea Salt and Black Pepper
Garnish
- to taste Fresh Dill (or parsley to garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; cook 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic, oregano, thyme, and bay leaf; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Season chicken with salt and pepper, add to pot, and cook 10 minutes.
- Add orzo and cook 8–10 minutes until tender. Shred chicken, return to pot, add lemon zest and juice, season, and remove bay leaf.
Notes
For extra flavor, garnish with fresh herbs and lemon slices before serving.