Make Lemon Chicken Soup at home (Cozy and Comfort Food)

All year long, chicken soup is the ideal supper for any time of day! You’ll feel warm inside and out after eating this lemon chicken soup, especially in this chilly weather. Warm up with a large bowl of t!

Chicken noodle soup is the go-to comfort dish for a reason—it just WORKS! One taste of that delicious soup dish will take you back to your youth.

Soul-warming soup

That just seems like pure comfort food, doesn’t it?

I particularly adore serving hearty soups like this simple chicken orzo soup, ham bone soup, and vegetable soup.

But this chicken soup has a little twist, so it’s not like other chicken soups! This lemon chicken orzo soup has orzo pasta, a generous amount of fresh herbs including oregano and rosemary, and a squeeze of zesty lemon juice.

How Do You Make Lemon Chicken Soup?

On the stovetop, this soup can be prepared in about 30 minutes. And by utilizing precooked chicken, you may even reduce that time.

We enjoy making this soup extra quickly with leftover rotisserie chicken as well! To prepare simple chicken soup, follow these steps:

1. Prepare the chicken and put it aside.
2. Prepare the vegetables.
3. Bring broth to a boil before adding.
4. shredded chicken
5. Add orzo, chicken, and herbs to the broth.

Is orzo cooked before being added to soup?

No, there is no need to dirty another pot because it simmers right in the soup. Less dishwashing required recipes are my favorite.

Can I use other pasta shapes? What Concerns Rice?

Absolutely! Any type of pasta can be used to make chicken soup, and the Greek-inspired lemon soup is no exception. Simply boil the pasta until it is al dente using any shortcut of spaghetti.

Chicken lemon rice soup can be made with rice, but bear in mind that different types of rice require different cooking periods. Make sure by giving the white rice a taste test after 12 to 15 minutes.

Therefore, try this wonderful Chicken Soup recipe the next time you have a yearning for traditional comfort cuisine. Our preferred side dish to chicken soup is my ridiculously simple No Knead Artisan Bread!

Lemon Chicken Soup

This light and comforting Lemon Chicken Soup may be made in approximately 30 minutes.

Ingredients for Lemon Chicken Soup

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
• 2 chicken breasts boneless skinless, trimmed of fat
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium yellow onion diced
• 2 medium carrots peeled and diced
• 1 large celery stalk diced
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 cup orzo pasta dried uncooked
• 4 cups chicken broth reduced sodium
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 sprig of fresh rosemary
• juice of 1 lemon
• 1 sprig of fresh oregano
• 2 teaspoons fresh parsley minced

Instructions

1. A sizable stockpot or dutch oven should be heated over medium heat with the addition of 1 tablespoon of butter and olive oil. Chicken breasts should be salt and pepper-seasoned on both sides. Cook the chicken in the dutch oven for 3–4 minutes on each side, or until it is cooked through and golden. On a platter, set aside the chicken.
2. Onion, carrots, celery, and garlic are then added to the Dutch oven with the remaining butter. Cook for about 3 minutes while often stirring until tender. Add dried thyme and mix.
3. With a wooden spoon, scrape out any browned bits from the bottom of the Dutch oven before adding the chicken broth and water. up to a boil.
4. Use two forks to shred the chicken while the soup is coming to a boil. When the soup begins to boil, toss in the orzo, the bay leaf, the rosemary, and the oregano. Once the orzo is cooked, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.
5. Take out and throw away the bay leaf and the rosemary/oregano sprigs. Add lemon juice and chopped fresh parsley. If required, taste and adjust the seasonings.

Nutrition information

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 217 | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 831mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3525IU | Vitamin C: 14.6mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1.1mg