This light, healthy, and cozy Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is made with wholesome everyday ingredients. It's sure to become a family favorite! Perfect for a comforting meal, this soup features chicken, orzo, and fresh veggies.
1: Sauté the celery, carrots, and onions in a large soup pot with the butter and oil over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes.
2: Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, then add the flour and cook for another minute or so.
3: Pour in chicken broth and stir until the flour has dissolved, then add the Italian seasoning and chicken. Bring the soup to a boil.
4: Cover the soup (lid slightly ajar), and reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
5: Stir in the orzo and cook for another 10 minutes or until the orzo is cooked through.
6: Take the chicken out of the pot and cut it up, then add it back in. Add the lemon juice, parsley, and season the soup with salt & pepper as needed. Serve immediately.
