Description
A warm and comforting soup that combines zesty lemon and savory chicken with tender orzo, perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3/4 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- to taste salt and black pepper
- grated Parmesan or Romano cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil and butter until melted.
- Add the chopped carrots, celery, and onion to the pot, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables, stirring until blended.
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring, then add the bay leaf, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and Italian seasoning.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then add the orzo and simmer for about 10 minutes, until tender.
- Mix in the shredded chicken and heat through, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Fold in the chopped parsley before serving.
- Ladle into bowls and top with cheese if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
This soup can be customized with additional vegetables or spices to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 50mg