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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Published February 28, 2019 Last Updated February 28, 2019 By Courtney 6 Comments

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Warm up with our hearty Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup! Ladle up a bowl full of comfort in just 30 minutes using Swanson® Broth. This post is sponsored by Swanson®. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

lemon chicken orzo soup in a ladle with pot

Year round, we always have Swanson® broth stocked in the house. It’s great to have on hand, whether you’re using it to add to recipes or making a delicious chicken noodle soup.

I always have chopped vegetables ready to go for snacking in the fridge. This means I have them when I need them for a quick and easy soup. I also make my oven baked chicken breast weekly so that we have it for sandwiches, dinners, and, of course, soup!

lemon chicken orzo soup in bowl with swanson chicken broth

How to make Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

  • Drizzle a little oil into a pot and then add in onions, celery, and carrots.
  • Cook the vegetables on medium heat for about 3-5 minutes.
  • Once the vegetables are tender, add in the chicken, herbs, and Swanson® Chicken Broth.
  • Cover and let the soup come to a boil, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove the herbs and pour in the orzo pasta and lemon zest.
  • Cook until pasta is fully cooked, about 7 minutes.
  • Pour in the lemon juice and sprinkle with some fresh chopped parsley.

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Can I make this Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe in the slow cooker?

Yes! If you want to make this in the slow cooker, we recommend just putting it all into the slow cooker aside from the chicken, lemon juice, and zest. After 2 hours on high or 4 hours on low, you can stir in the chicken, lemon juice, and zest.

lemon chicken orzo soup in a ladle with pot

Why Swanson® Chicken Broth?

We love flavorful meals that can be made quickly. And by using a good quality broth, we can have dinner on the table in less than an hour. This easy lemon chicken orzo soup only takes 30 minutes! Swanson® Chicken Broth has been trusted, loved, and used for 70 years! It’s America’s #1 Broth, 100% natural, and comes in multiple varieties and flavors. You can also find organic and lower and no sodium options.

ingredients for lemon chicken orzo soup on a marble board

Tips for making the best Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

  • Prep the vegetables ahead of time.
  • Use rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken you have in the fridge to make this an easy meal. Shredded chicken or cubed chicken both work well.
  • You can find Swanson® Chicken Broth with lower sodium and even organic.
  • Reduce heat once you add in the lemon juice.

If you like soup recipes, we hope you try our delicious lemon chicken soup and love it just as much as we do!

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lemon chicken orzo soup in a ladle with pot

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Warm up with our hearty Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup! Ladle up a bowl full of comfort in just 30 minutes using Swanson® Broth.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon chicken orzo soup
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 181kcal
Author: Courtney

Ingredients

  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1/2 small onion chopped
  • 2 oven baked chicken breasts chopped
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • 8 sprigs parsley
  • 6 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth
  • juice and zest of one lemon
  • 3/4-1 cup orzo pasta

Instructions

  • juice of 1 lemon, 1 lemon zest, 3/4 cup orzo pasta
    Drizzle a little oil into a pot and then add in onions, celery, and carrots. Cook on medium heat for about 3-5 minutes.
  • Once the vegetables are tender add in the chicken, herbs, and Swanson® Chicken Broth.
  • Cover the soup and let it come to a boil, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Use a spoon to remove the herbs and then pour in the orzo pasta and lemon zest.
  • Cook the soup until pasta is fully cooked, about 7 minutes.
  • Pour in the lemon juice and sprinkle with some fresh chopped parsley.
  • Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 974mg | Potassium: 624mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3625IU | Vitamin C: 22.3mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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Family, Food, and Photography are Courtney's passions and you'll see all of that on this blog. She married Chris in summer of 2008 and they had Sweet Baby summer of 2012. Now sweet baby has grown into quite the Mini Chef and has her own series called Mini Chef Mondays! Find recipes, product finds, and more on our blog!

Comments

  1. Renee says

    February 28, 2019 at 3:41 pm

    This is one of the best tasting chicken lemon soups I’ve ever had. I love everything about this recipe!

    Reply
    • Courtney Lopez says

      March 9, 2019 at 7:18 am

      Aww thanks! So glad you love it, Renee!

  2. wilhelmina says

    February 28, 2019 at 4:18 pm

    This recipe is an absolute keeper! So yummy!

    Reply
    • Courtney Lopez says

      March 9, 2019 at 7:18 am

      It definitely is!! 😀

  3. Sarah says

    March 6, 2020 at 6:19 pm

    Do you think this would freeze well?

    Reply
    • Courtney Lopez says

      March 7, 2020 at 10:34 am

      Yes! We recommend freezing without the orzo and adding when heating up. 🙂

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