How To Make Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until vegetables are tender.
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Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
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Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the orzo pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
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Stir in the shredded chicken, lemon juice, lemon zest, and dried thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
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Simmer for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories : 281kcal
- Total Fat : 4g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 56mg
- Sodium : 931mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 33g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 27g
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