Description
A flavorful Mediterranean lemon chicken soup that is both refreshing and hearty.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken fillet, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup orzo pasta
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and water, and bring to a boil.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add orzo pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Soup, chicken soup, lemon soup, Mediterranean cuisine