Description
A comforting yet fresh one-pot soup made with tender chicken, soft orzo, a creamy broth, and bright lemon flavor that feels cozy without being heavy.
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Chopped fresh parsley, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent.
- Stir in garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add orzo and cook according to package directions, stirring occasionally.
- Return cooked chicken to the pot and reduce heat.
- Slowly stir in heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
- Simmer a few minutes until creamy and well combined, then adjust seasoning and serve.
Notes
- Add extra broth when reheating as orzo absorbs liquid.
- Stir frequently to prevent pasta from sticking.
- Lemon flavor can be adjusted to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
