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Healthy Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe Easy Homemade Soup with Fresh Dill

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A light, comforting, and tangy chicken soup featuring orzo pasta and fresh dill, perfect for a quick and wholesome meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast or thighs
  • 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta (about 130g)
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 large lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill leaves
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrot, and celery. Stir occasionally until veggies soften and onion becomes translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, but do not brown.
  3. Pour in 6 cups of chicken broth and stir. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a gentle simmer, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add uncooked orzo pasta directly into the simmering broth. Stir occasionally and cook uncovered until orzo is tender but still slightly firm, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Stir in shredded cooked chicken and warm through for about 3 minutes.
  6. Remove pot from heat. Stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more lemon juice or salt as desired.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with extra dill if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

Add lemon juice at the end off the heat to preserve brightness. Avoid overcooking orzo to prevent mushiness. Use fresh dill for best flavor; if using dried, add early in cooking. Taste broth before adding salt as broth and chicken contain salt. For creaminess, stir in Greek yogurt off heat before serving.

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