Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
A comforting bowl of Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup, loaded with tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and infused with refreshing lemon flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 cup orzo pasta (or zucchini noodles for keto)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add the chicken breast, chicken broth, and lemon juice.
- Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Release the pressure, remove the chicken, and shred it.
- Stir in the orzo (or zucchini noodles) and let it cook for another 5 minutes on the sauté setting.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, try using homemade chicken broth. You can replace orzo with rice or quinoa if you prefer a different grain.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg