Best 7 Lemon Chicken Soup With Orzo Recipes

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Lemon chicken soup with orzo is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold day or when you're feeling under the weather. The combination of bright lemon and tender chicken makes for a delicious and satisfying soup that is sure to warm you up from the inside out. Orzo, a type of small pasta, adds a chewy texture and helps to thicken the soup. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this soup is a great option for busy weeknights or when you're short on time.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON CHICKEN SOUP WITH ORZO



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Make and share this Lemon Chicken Soup With Orzo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Healthy

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 teaspoons olive oil
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into small chunks
salt (to taste)
1 medium onion, diced (about 1 1/2 c.)
2 stalks celery, diced (about 1/2 c.)
1 medium carrot, diced (about 1/2 c.)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1/2 t. dried)
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup orzo pasta, preferably whole wheat
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a pot over med-high heat; season the chicken with salt and add it to the pot; cook/stir occasionally, until just cooked through, about 5 minutes; transfer the chicken to a dish; set aside.
  • Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil to the pot; add in onions, celery, carrot, and thyme; cook/stir over med-high heat until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add in 5 cups broth and bring to a boil; add in orzo and let simmer until tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Decrease heat to low to keep the soup hot, but not boiling.
  • Warm the remaining 1 cup broth in a small pan until it is hot, but not boiling.
  • In a bowl, beat the eggs; gradually whisk the lemon juice into the eggs; then gradually add the hot broth to the lemon-egg mixture, whisking all the while.
  • Add the mixture to the soup, stirring well until the soup is thickened.
  • Do not let the soup come to a boil; add in cooked chicken; season to taste with salt and pepper; serve.

LEMON CHICKEN SOUP WITH ORZO



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Filling, fresh, and vibrant lemony chicken soup made creamy with NO CREAM and a secret ingredient! Recipe adapted from Cooking Light.

Provided by Lindsay

Categories     Soup

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 carrots, peeled and diced
half of an onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
8-10 cups chicken broth
1 cup whole wheat orzo
3-ish cups cooked chicken (I use shredded rotisserie chicken)
3 eggs
juice of 3-4 lemons (about 1/2 cup)
a handful of fresh spinach
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
lots of freshly ground pepper
as much fresh dill as you can handle

Steps:

  • Heat large soup pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil. Add the carrots, onion, and garlic. Saute until fragrant and tender, about 10 minutes. (Be careful not to burn the garlic.)
  • Add the broth and bring to a simmer. Add the orzo and cook for a few minutes until softened. Stir in the chicken and remove from heat.
  • Whisk the eggs and lemon juice together in a small bowl. The idea here is to warm up the egg mixture slowly (without scrambling the eggs). Slowly add a scoop of the soup into the egg mixture. Then add your warmed egg mixture back to the soup pot - slowly, slowly, slowly, stirring constantly, until smooth and creamy.
  • Finish by stirring in your spinach, salt, pepper, and dill and adjust seasonings to taste!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Sugar 4.5 g, Sodium 1930.2 mg, Fat 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 30.1 g, Cholesterol 157.7 mg

LEMON CHICKEN ORZO SOUP



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Inspired by Panera Bread's version, this soup delivers on flavor. Tender chicken in a lemony broth with orzo pasta, carrots, onions, celery, and baby spinach. This has quickly become one of my family's very favorite soup recipes.

Provided by ReneePaj

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 ounces orzo pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 carrots, chopped, or more to taste
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 bay leaf
3 (32 ounce) cartons fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
½ cup fresh lemon juice
1 lemon, zested
8 ounces cooked chicken breast, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
1 lemon, sliced for garnish
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water until partially cooked through but not yet soft, about 5 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water until cooled completely.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir carrots, celery, and onion in hot oil until the vegetables begin to soften and the onion becomes translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Season mixture with thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf; continue cooking another 30 seconds before pouring chicken broth into the pot.
  • Bring the broth to a boil. Partially cover the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the vegetables are just tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir orzo, lemon juice, and lemon zest into the broth; add chicken. Cook until the chicken and orzo are heated through, about 5 minutes. Add baby spinach; cook until the spinach wilts into the broth and the orzo is tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with lemon slices and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 186.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

LEMON, CHICKEN AND ORZO SOUP WITH SPINACH



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Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 carrot, sliced into thin rounds
1 rib celery, thinly sliced
1 small onion, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup dry orzo
2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
3 cups lightly packed baby spinach
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus sprigs for serving
1/2 lemon, zested

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the carrot, celery, onion, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and stir in the orzo. Cook until the orzo is just tender, about 7 minutes.
  • Add the chicken and simmer until heated through. Add the spinach and stir until wilted. Remove from the heat and stir in the dill and lemon zest. Season with additional salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with additional dill.

CHICKEN LEMON ORZO SOUP



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 celery stalks, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 shallots, diced
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 gallon good chicken stock
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
2 chicken breasts, bone-in, skin on
Zest of 2 lemons
1 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup orzo, cooked until al dente according to package directions
1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves, chopped
Lemon wedges, for garnishing
Butter crackers, such as Ritz, for garnishing

Steps:

  • In an 8-quart soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the celery, carrots, garlic and shallots, and saute until just tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Deglaze with the sherry, and then add in the stock, bay leaves and thyme. Add in the chicken, bring to a simmer and cook until the chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the chicken and let it cool. Simmer the soup for 10 minutes more. Season, and remove the thyme and bay leaves.
  • Shred the cooled chicken. Add any accumulated juices from the chicken plate back to the pot along with the lemon zest and juice. Add in the butter and adjust seasoning.
  • Portion the orzo and shredded chicken into 4 bowls. Ladle the soup over and garnish with the tarragon and a lemon wedge. Serve with a ton of butter crackers.

LEMON CHICKEN ORZO SOUP



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Chockfull of hearty veggies and tender chicken in a refreshing lemony broth. It is PURE COMFORT in a bowl!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
3 carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
5 cups chicken stock
2 bay leaves
3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 sprig rosemary
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, to taste. Add chicken to the stockpot and cook until golden, about 2-3 minutes; set aside. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the stockpot. Add garlic, onion, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in thyme until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in chicken stock, bay leaves and 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Stir in orzo, rosemary and chicken; reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender, about 10-12 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and parsley; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.

COPYCAT LEMON CHICKEN ORZO SOUP



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I fell in love with this seasonal soup last summer while it was at that famous fancy sandwich shop, and I was determined to recreate it. It's an easy soup to make and it's been a huge favorite in our house ever since. I make it almost weekly. Don't tell that fancy sandwich shop, but I think this is actually better than theirs! Garnish with fresh lemon slices.

Provided by shannonferger

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups chicken broth
2 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breasts
½ (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach, roughly chopped
6 baby carrots, diced into bite-sized pieces
2 stalks chopped celery
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine chicken broth, chicken breasts, spinach, carrots, celery, orzo pasta, basil, oregano, pepper, and salt in a large stockpot over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables and pasta are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Add lemon juice in small amounts, stirring well and tasting after each addition to adjust flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 32.5 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1797.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables to make the soup more flavorful and nutritious. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, garlic, and tomatoes.
  • If you don't have any orzo, you can use another type of small pasta, such as penne or macaroni.
  • To make the soup even more creamy, you can add a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream to each bowl.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Lemon chicken soup with orzo is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this lemon chicken soup with orzo a try. You won't be disappointed!

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