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Quick Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

4.50 from 6 votes
A creamy, flavorful soup combining lemon zest, chicken, and orzo for a quick, healthy, and budget-friendly meal. Perfect for satisfying time constraints without compromising taste, this recipe offers a balanced mix of protein, fiber, and vitamin C, making it ideal for those seeking a nutritious yet simple dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 231
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 sticks celery chopped finely
  • 2 medium carrots peeled & chopped finely
  • 0.5 medium onion chopped
Others
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 0.25 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1.5 pounds uncooked chicken breasts
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or to taste
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Four

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion and garlic in butter and olive oil until fragrant.
  2. Add lemon juice, chicken broth, and orzo, then simmer until the orzo is tender.
  3. Incorporate chicken, lemon zest, and Italian seasoning, cooking until the chicken is fully done.
  4. Season with salt and pepper, then adjust consistency with additional broth if needed.

Notes

Laisser mariner 30 minutes pour plus de saveur.