Homemade Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Name: Homemade Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 large carrots, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 6 cups chicken broth; 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded; 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; Salt and black pepper to taste

A bright and comforting bowl of soup that combines tender chicken with zesty lemon and delicate orzo pasta.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 20, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

25 minutes

Total

40 minutes

Serves

There is something truly special about a bowl of soup that tastes both light and hearty at the same time. This lemon chicken orzo soup is a favorite in my kitchen because it is so soothing on a chilly day but still feels fresh thanks to the citrus.

My best advice for this recipe is to use fresh lemon juice rather than the bottled kind. The difference in brightness makes the whole pot taste much more vibrant.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 large carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until they are soft, which usually takes about five minutes.
3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until it becomes fragrant.
4
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the liquid to a gentle boil.
5
Add the orzo pasta and cook for about eight to ten minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
6
Stir in the shredded chicken and heat everything through for about two minutes.
7
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice and parsley.
8
Taste your soup and add salt and pepper as needed before serving.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Keep in mind that the orzo will soak up the broth as it sits, so you might want to add a splash of extra water or broth when reheating. This soup pairs beautifully with a side of crusty bread.

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