Lemon Chicken Soup with Orzo

Blair Lonergan, The Seasoned Mom
March 17, 2020
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Cozy and comforting, this Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is a healthy and easy dinner that your entire family will love. The combination of juicy, tender roasted chicken breast with fresh herbs, hearty vegetables, satisfying orzo pasta, and just a subtle touch of lemon makes this a delicious meal that everyone at the table can agree on. Serve each warm bowl with a side of buttermilk biscuits, 3-ingredient sour cream muffins, or a loaf of crusty bread!

9
2 lbs. bone-in skin-on chicken breast
3 lemons
2 onions
2 garlic cloves
4 c chicken broth
3/4 c dry orzo
1.5 c water
4 carrots
4 celery stalks
1 bay leaf
1 t fresh thyme
1 T chopped fresh dill

ROAST THE CHICKEN:

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Thinly slice 2 of the lemons and 1 onion.
  3. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil (for easy clean-up) and spray with cooking...

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Nutritions

Calories
296

Sodium
844mg
35% DV

Fat
14g
22% DV

Protein
27g
54% DV

Carbs
19g
6% DV

Fiber
8g
33% DV