Quick Lemon Chicken Soup
Brighten your table with this Quick Lemon Chicken Soup, the ultimate comfort food that’s fresh, zesty, and ready in just 30 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe combines tender shredded chicken, earthy vegetables, and a burst of citrusy flavor from freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest. The addition of orzo pasta makes this soup both hearty and satisfying, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a vibrant finishing touch. Made with wholesome ingredients and simple cooking techniques, this soup is as nourishing as it is flavorful. Serve it as a light meal or pair it with crusty bread for a cozy, delicious dinner the whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium, diced Onion
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 2 medium, diced Celery stalks
- 1 large, diced Carrot
- 2 cups Cooked shredded chicken
- 6 cups Chicken broth
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.5 cup Orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, celery, and carrot to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Add the shredded chicken and chicken broth to the pot. Stir to combine.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then add the orzo pasta. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let simmer for about 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Remove the soup from heat and stir in the fresh parsley.
Serve warm with an optional garnish of extra parsley or a lemon slice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1698 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.6 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 5289 mg | 230% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.0 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.8 g | ||
| Protein | 187.4 g | 375% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 488 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 4259 mg | 91% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
