I just know that you’ll have this recipe on your “make-again” list after you try it. It’s definitely one of my favorite chicken soups. Soup season is the best season! I make soups at least once per week during fall and winter, either as dinner or for meal prepping lunches. Need some new ideas? See my soup section for all the best recipes, or try one of my favorites, like Chicken and Rice Soup, Ham and Bean Soup, or Cheddar Broccoli Soup.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Lemon Chicken Soup Ingredients
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Ana
Olive Oil and Butter: Yes, I’m using both! This adds a delicious bit of fat to the broth and adds to the silkiness of the soup. Onion, Carrot, Celery, Garlic: This mirepoix mix plus garlic is the base of almost all soups, sauces, and gravies. These vegetables add flavor, nutrition, and aroma. Your kitchen is going to smell amazing. Flour: All-purpose flour is used to thicken this soup to give it some body. Gluten free AP works perfectly too. Broth: You’ll need six cups of chicken broth. Use what’s easy for you. Canned, boxed, or homemade chicken broth will all be delicious. Chicken: Boneless skinless chicken breasts are my choice for this soup. Other cuts of chicken can also be used. Herbs: Dried herbs including oregano, thyme, rosemary and bay leaf simmer with the soup and add lots of flavor. Fresh Parsley is a beautiful garnish. Orzo Pasta: The orzo is cooked in the broth so it soaks up all of the amazing flavor. Lemon: You can adjust the amount of lemon to your own liking. I used 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, plus the zest of a whole lemon in mine.
How To Make Lemon Chicken Soup with Orzo
Recipe Success Tips
Adjust the Lemon: You might want your soup to be very lemony, or you might prefer a more subtle lemon kick. For a milder lemon flavor, leave out the lemon zest, or reduce the amount of zest or lemon juice. If you’re a big lemon fan, try making this Creamy Lemon Chicken sometime soon. Making Ahead: If you plan to store or freeze this soup, consider leaving out the orzo, or cooking it separately. Pasta will absorb the liquid and become very soft when reheated. If you do add the pasta before freezing or meal prepping, you may need to add extra water or broth to make up for the liquid absorbed by the pasta. Shortcut: Meat pulled from a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken is delicious in this soup, and will save a bit of time. Add Things: Baby spinach, kale, or other greens will add some tasty nutrition to your soup. You might even like to add a bit of spice with some crushed red pepper.
What To Serve with Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Bread: If you’ve read any of my soup recipes, you know that I always want some bread with any type of soup that I make! Try a nice crusty french bread, or make these Olive Garden Breadsticks. Sandwiches: This lemon chicken soup reminds me of enjoying lunches in Greek diners, so a simple sandwich sounds perfect. Try making a Tuna Melt, a Reuben Sandwich, or try my elevated Peanut Butter and Jelly. Lemon Chicken Soup with Orzo is one of my favorite ways to put a different spin on traditional chicken noodle soup. Enjoy! © Little Sunny Kitchen
