Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
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Cooked & Loved · by Irena Macri★ 5.0 (2)

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

NUTRITION · PER SERVING35M COOK
CAL 23%·PRO 63%
CARBS 45G39% OF CAL
3G FIBER5G ADDED5G INTRINSIC32G OTHER10G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 17G34% OF CAL
5G SAT12G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A bright, cozy chicken and orzo soup with lemon, fresh dill, and vegetables. The tangy broth is aromatic and comforting, ideal for weeknight dinners or when you want something nourishing and quick.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 5
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion (about 6 oz / 170 grams, finely chopped)
  • 1 medium-large carrot (about 4 oz / 115 grams, diced)
  • 1.5 celery stalks (about 3 oz / 85 grams, diced)
  • ⅓ teaspoon salt
  • 3 large garlic cloves (minced)
  • Zest of 1/2 lemon (for larger lemons, zest 2/3 to 1 lemon if using smaller lemons)
  • 2–3 bay leaves
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder (optional)
  • 6.5 cups chicken stock (1.5 liters)
  • 1 cup dry orzo pasta (6 oz / 170 grams)
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, see notes for using raw chicken (8 oz / 225 grams)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (3 oz / 85 grams)
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 2 tablespoons, plus extra to taste, see notes)
  • Extra salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh dill (parsley, and chives, chopped (optional))
PREP
15M
SODIUM
1120MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.