Description
Indulge in the comfort of homemade Lemon Chicken Soup, a heartwarming dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Bursting with bright lemon flavors, tender chicken, and wholesome vegetables, this Greek-inspired soup is a delightful blend of health and taste. Whether you’re seeking a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy meal to enjoy on chilly evenings, this easy-to-follow recipe will have you savoring every spoonful. Made with simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, it brings wholesome goodness to your table without the fuss.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups diced carrots
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- ½ cup finely chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- ½ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté carrots, onion, celery, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in black pepper, parsley, thyme, salt, and bay leaves. Add chicken breasts.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. If using an Instant Pot, seal it and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and return it to the pot.
- Stir in orzo pasta and cook until tender (about 10 minutes).
- Finish with fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop/Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg