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Greek Chicken Soup with Lemon and orzo

This Greek chicken soup with lemon and orzo is so warm, comforting and flavorful! It's made in one pot in under 30 minutes and it's so perfect for the cooler weather in the fall and winter months! This recipe makes for the perfect weeknight dinner and your whole family will be sure to love it!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine greek
Servings 4
Calories 383 kcal

Equipment

  • 6-7 Quart Dutch Oven or Large Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tablespoon Avocado Oil
  • 2 Medium Carrots Diced
  • 3 Celery Stocks Diced
  • 1 Medium Onion Diced
  • 2-3 Garlic Cloves Minced
  • Salt and Pepper To Taste
  • 2.5-3 Cups Cooked, Shredded or Pulled Chicken (I used a Rotisserie Chicken)
  • 6 Cups Chicken Bone Broth
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 Tablespoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 Cup Dry Orzo
  • 1 Lemon Juiced
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped To Garnish

Instructions
 

  • Start by preparing your vegetables according to the descriptions above (dicing your carrots, celery and onion) and preparing your chicken.
  • Add avocado oil to a large pot on medium heat. When your oil is hot, add in your diced carrots, celery, onions and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste and saute for 5-6 minutes or until your vegetables begin to soften.
  • Next, add in your pulled rotisserie chicken, chicken bone broth, your bay leaf and crushed dried thyme. Stir, cover and bring your pot to a simmer.
  • Add in your dry orzo and then cook for 7-9 minutes or until your orzo is tender and cooked through.
  • Remove your pot from heat and then add in your freshly squeezed lemon juice. Taste your soup and adjust your seasonings as needed. Add in your chopped parsley to garnish. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 44gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 483mgPotassium: 584mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5454IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken noodle soup, Greek Chicken Soup with Lemon and orzo, lemon and orzo
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