Lemon Chicken Orzo Lite Soup

This Lemon Chicken Orzo Lite Soup is cozy, fresh, and comforting without feeling heavy. Bright lemon, tender chicken, and delicate orzo make it perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a gentle reset meal. It’s simple, warm, and full of feel-good flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook 4-5 minutes until lightly golden.
2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 4-5 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
5. Add orzo, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer 8-10 minutes until orzo is tender.
6. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Tip

For extra brightness, add a small squeeze of lemon just before serving. Keep the soup gently simmering so the orzo stays tender, not mushy.

Serve warm with crusty bread or enjoy on its own for a light, comforting bowl. Save this one for cozy nights ahead.

Lemon Chicken Orzo Lite Soup

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• Author: Holly Carter
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x

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A light and cozy lemon chicken orzo soup with fresh citrus flavor and tender chicken, perfect for easy winter meals.

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Ingredients

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1 tbsp olive oil

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced

1 small yellow onion, diced

2 carrots, sliced

2 celery stalks, sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

6 cups low-sodium chicken broth

3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta

1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Zest of 1 lemon

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook 4-5 minutes until lightly golden.

2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 4-5 minutes until softened.

3. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.

5. Add orzo, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer 8-10 minutes until orzo is tender.

6. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

For best texture, keep the soup at a gentle simmer so the orzo stays tender and light.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Category: Soup
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American