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Greek Chicken Orzo Soup

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Greek Chicken Orzo Soup is a comforting and vibrant dish that combines tender chicken, orzo pasta, and fresh vegetables in a lemon-infused broth. A hearty and refreshing meal for any season.

Ingredients

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs – 1 lb
Orzo pasta – 3/4 cup
Carrots, diced – 2
Celery, diced – 2 stalks
Onion, chopped – 1
Garlic, minced – 2 cloves
Chicken broth – 8 cups
Fresh lemon juice – 1/4 cup
Olive oil – 2 tbsp
Fresh dill or parsley, chopped – 2 tbsp
Salt and pepper – to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  4. Add chicken breasts, reduce heat, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove chicken, shred, and return to the pot.
  5. Stir in orzo and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  6. Add lemon juice, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper. Stir and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with additional herbs if desired.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation.
  • Add spinach or kale for extra greens.
  • Incorporate avgolemono (egg-lemon sauce) for a traditional Greek touch.
  • Substitute orzo with rice or small pasta shapes.
  • Top with grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
  • Store in refrigerator up to 3 days; reheat with added broth if needed.
  • For freezing, omit orzo and add it freshly when reheating.

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