How to Make Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

This lemon chicken orzo soup comes with delicious layers of fresh flavor thanks to its nourishing herb and lemon broth. A soup loved by the whole family, it’s like a ray of sunshine on a cold winter’s day. And unlike most pasta soups where I typically tell you to “cook the pasta separately!”, orzo is durable enough to be cooked directly in the pot, thus making this a true one-pot soup recipe.

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

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What Goes In Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

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Key Ingredients: – Chicken – Chicken Broth – Orzo Pasta – Frozen Peas – Onion, Carrots, and   Celery Swipe up for the full list!

Cook the onion, carrots, and celery in a large pot or Dutch oven with butter and olive oil. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. Sauté until the vegetables begin to soften. Add the minced garlic, and cook until fragrant.

How to Make Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

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Reduce the temperature to medium heat and sprinkle the veggies with 2-3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. Mix well to combine the flour with the vegetables. Stirring continuously, slowly adding the chicken stock followed by the raw chicken pieces.

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How to Make Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Stir in the orzo and continue to cook, uncovered, for an additional 15 minutes. Stir often.

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How to Make Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Remove the chicken from the soup and shred or chop it into small bite-size pieces. Return the cooked chicken back to the soup and add the fresh lemon juice and frozen peas. Season with additional salt and black pepper, as needed.

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How to Make Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

I love to garnish my bowl of soup with grated parmesan cheese or crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley.

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How to Make Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

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