Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup – The Lemon Bowl®

A twist on the traditional Greek egg and lemon soup, this Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup takes under 20 minutes to make and is great for prep. Leftovers make a great lunch!

The soup season at my house lasts all year round. Whether it’s freezing cold outside in the middle of winter or hot in the summer heat, soup is on the menu. And there’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of chicken soup. Warm, creamy broth that leaves you full but not bloated. Simple ingredients that quickly make a delicious meal. That’s what my Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is all about.

Ingredients

• Chicken soup: Low sodium chicken broth is still super flavorful and makes a great broth for any soup.
• Orzo: Also known as risoni, it’s a short-cut pasta that resembles a grain of rice.
• cornstarch: Pretty flavorless, it helps thicken the soup and helps the eggs mix without curdling.
• lemon juice: Spicy, bright flavor that brings freshness to your bowl.
• eggs: Thickens the broth, giving it a creamy texture and extra protein.
• Chicken breast: Low in fat and high in protein, chicken is affordable, moist and delicious in this comfort soup. You can also use chicken thighs.

How to make Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Start your soup by bringing the chicken broth to a boil; Remove about 1 cup of hot broth and set aside. Add the orzo and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes until the noodles are soft.

While the noodles are simmering, start your cornstarch slurry. Slowly add the cornstarch to the hot broth you set aside, stirring until fully incorporated.

Next, slowly stir the lemon juice into the slurry.

Finish the slurry by slowly whisking the egg into the hot broth mixture, allowing the eggs to rise in temperature slowly so they don’t stir or curdle.

Slowly pour your egg and broth mixture back into the large saucepan with the orzo, stirring until the soup thickens.

Add the shredded or diced chicken to the pot. To make this dish even easier, I use leftover rotisserie chicken!

Stir together until chicken is warmed through, seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.

Serve warm and garnish with scallions or parsley, and enjoy your Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup!

Simple Substitutions

• Make it gluten free. Swap the orzo for rice to make the soup gluten-free.
• Add more vegetables. You can add celery, carrots, onions or potatoes to this soup.
• make it vegetarian While removing the egg and making this dish vegan changes the flavor drastically, you can substitute tofu or seitan for the chicken.

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Whether you need an easy dinner with little prep time or a delicious lunch ahead of time, this Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is perfect.

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