Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Type: Entree
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Serves: 6 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 4 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon each salt and fresh cracked black pepper
  • 4 teaspoons chicken base
  • 5 cups water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ¾ cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 4 cups shredded chicken (or 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded)
  • Juice of 1 lemon (more if desired)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until tender (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add chicken base, water, bay leaves and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo and chicken; reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender, about 12 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Adjust seasonings as needed and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 310 Fat: 8 g Carbohydrates: 30 g Sodium: 760 mg Fiber: 3 g Protein: 26 g Cholesterol: 70 mg
Recipe by JTA Wellness; San Antonio Dietitians at https://www.jtawellness.com/2022/12/lemon-chicken-orzo-soup/