Ive made it many times. Looking forward to making this soup again! Chicken thighs have more flavor and are less likely to dry out from prolonged cooking, so it's usually my go-to when cooking soups. Once the mixture has come to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes. Just made it. Made this tonight. The traditional noodles are swapped out and orzo is used instead, which is a pasta shaped like a large grain of rice. Just water or should I cook it with the ck stock ? Served with additional lemon wedges and hot pepper flakes. Its always fabulous. Try it if you have one close. I adore anything with lemon in it and my taste test gives it a thumbs up! I had shredded rotisserie chicken from Costco on hand so I used that. It sounds wonderful but I would like to comment on the prep time. I loved it and Ill be keeping it in my recipes book for later use. Cook pasta uncovered until partially cooked through but not yet soft, about 5 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water until cooled completely. Everything else, I followed the given recipe. Thanks for sharing such a great recipe! Will def make again!!! I like adding a fresh lemon squeeze to each bowl. Was so excited to make this and I wasnt disappointed. Love the website and your delicious recipes! With a fresh-chopped mirepoix (onions, carrots, and celery), savory broth, lemon juice, and shredded chicken, this easy orzo soup is hearty and full-bodied. I bet the flavors would really go well together. The set aside part confused me, dont want to overcook the chicken. We also love leftovers. If using whole chicken will do same but not add the butter as there will then be enough chicken fat. This was delicious! Just tried this for the first time, looking for something quick and refreshing, but still filling. I highly recommend this ingredient. Stir until everything is evenly coated in the sauce. carton (32 oz) Progresso chicken broth (4 cups), cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (4 1/2 oz). I didnt serve mine after cooking for only an hour. I have a cold/sore throat/headache developing and loved that I could make this easily without sacrificing flavour! I also placed all of my spices in my spice strainer, including the bay leaf, and I used whole black peppercorns in it. x, I made this last night and it was fantastic. My husband and I love, love, love soup anytime of the year. I followed the recipe, no changes except I did cook things a little longer than the recipe said to. I used Basmati rice instead of orzo pasta, but everything else was the same. May i know the amount of chicken stock required in ml please? But dont be fooled this isnt your ordinary chicken noodle soup. Season with salt and pepper. (Happy sigh). I just made this today its freezing in the East Bay and it was perfect! Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the stockpot. I can not recommend this recipe enough! this soup! I think I may try chicken breast next time just because I dont care for thighs as much. I made this recipe over the weekend.. it was so very yummy and will be a regular especially as we are going into Winter here Its great to see a chicken soup recipe this time of yeareveryone else is having spring. Thank you. I know it says serve immediately, but I would like to bring it to a friend in a tupperware. I prefer sweet (Vidalia) onion, but yellow works as well. Discard as I divvy up amongst my Tupperware? Flip and cook for another 3 minutes. Thank you. Thank you for the recipe. If needed, add a cup more of water and/or broth to get your desired consistency. The peppers worked really well with the lemon. Ive been so sick this week and hot soup and hot tea seem to be the only things that are working for me. Remove chicken to cutting board. I bet you could definitely substitute, however, the rice might be a bit heavier. Thank you so much for the recipe and the great photos on your website! Hope he feels better soon! To serve with it, I also made a baked garlic bread with parmesan herb focaccia bread. Pam started developing and testing recipes for the Southern Living Magazine Test Kitchen in 2003. Butter Large Sweet Onion - peeled and chopped Minced Garlic Cloves Sliced Carrots Sliced Celery Dried Italian Seasoning Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Chicken Broth - or water + chicken base Dried Orzo Pasta - could use whole grain or gluten-free pasta Fresh Basil Leaves Shaved Parmesan Cheese Salt and Pepper Made this tonight. Thanks for sharing! I also added two tablespoons of fresh minced ginger. Awesome, fresh, homemade dinner. I meanSo Damn Delicious! I grew fresh rosemary for the first time this summer and have been looking for recipes using it. I added a pinch of dill at the end like my Baba always did. This is a yummy, hearty perfect-for-winter soup! (Im used to cooking with dried rosemary). I seasoned my chicken thighs and roasted them in the oven then cut them up for the soup but basically followed the rest of the recipe as written. can I use dried rosemary and parsley instead of fresh? Thank yo for this recipe I am buried in a case of bacterial pneumonia and this is just hitting the spot!!! It was just the pick-me-up my family needed on a rainy day :]. It doesnt matter is is still awesome. I usually double or triple both the lemon and garlic depending how far down the path I am in terms of congestion. In this recipe, I'm going simple, simple, simple. (About 6 minutes) Pour in the chicken broth and water and bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes. He requests one strange substitution though: for some reason the idea of orzo pasta freaks him out (dont ask, lol) so Ive subbed it out for the small star shaped pasta. This took longer to fix for me than stated too. Absolutely delicious, comfort food at the finest! Amazing flavor, everyone loves it so much I am constantly asked to make it. Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon butter 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided 1/2 cup sliced carrot 1/2 cup chopped celery 1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast 1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta 1/4 teaspoon pepper Minced fresh parsley Directions In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. In a medium pot, heat the olive oil with dill and saute for a few seconds. Weve been having such gorgeous 70-degree weather out here in the Bay Area. I swear this soup has saved me from getting sick when I felt a cold coming on. Not sure what they would be but the taste needs to be elevated some. The lemon gives it a bright note but not overpowering! Both intensify the flavors. Loaded with vegetables too ! Ive been making this recipe for years with some adjustments! How long did you cook it in the crockpot Added orzo at end just to reheat. Who doesnt like Chicken & Rice soup? Yes, pearl couscous would be a great substitute! I used dried spices instead of fresh and it was still amazing! Or should I cook the orzo separately and just tell them to add it right before reheating? PRINT THIS NOW! Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large stockpot or. Ive shared your link at least six times with different groups of friends and even some strangers. So light and so yummy! Thanks! Because this soup is made with boxed stock and rotisserie chicken, I wanted to make sure I had a good base of flavors to build off of. Every single recipe on here that Ive tried, from the kale & meyer lemon salad to this soup, has turned out delicious!! I added lemon zest and fresh, chopped spinach. Flour - I added some flour to create a little thickness to the soup. I so need this soup in my life right now! The soup turned out great. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); One of our favorites. Also just used 6 cups of broth for more flavor. My mom is not a fan of carrots and I heard some commentary while I was serving about carrots in the soup. Thanks so much for sharing. The all-purpose flour is optional. Will be making another, double batch this weekend! Obviously everyone has different flavor profiles, so adjust to YOUR liking. Great comfort soup ! Sounds delicious! Serve hot and enjoy! Sounds so yummy! No, I did not use a bouillon cube. Add orzo; cook 10 minutes or until done. This soup was quick and easy to make and he loved it! I used dried parsley and celery since I didnt have fresh on hand still seemed great!! Will make again. Put the chicken and onion in a large saucepan and cover with 1.5 litres cold water. Thank you! I hunted up something different and found this recipe and thoughtlemon thats what I need. Did you trim fat off your chicken thighs or just dice them up? Then return the broth to the stockpot and bring a boil. I can finally run in my shorts and take long walks in my flip flops. Very simple and I will definitely make this one again (with fresher ingredients!). The only difference between chicken breast meat and thigh meat is the thigh meat will be juicer (more tender) than breast meat. With some salt and pepper to taste, this turned out amazing! You feel good eating this soup! (For example, its recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.). Bring to a simmer. Sooo good. Also added a few chopped leaves of basil and about 1 heaping cup of chopped spinach. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. I am making this today, I have a whole chicken in the crockpot with rosemary, onion, carrot, and celery, I will use the chicken and broth for this. A hit with my family. Boldly seasoned chicken, nestled in a mixture of tiny orzo pasta with onions, bell peppers, and tomato and baked to tender, creamy perfection. We make this soup every other week in the fall and winter. Just had this for lunch, and put this recipe in my Favourites folder. Added some baby spinach for some more greens, and it was awesome. Oh my it was so dam good thank you, I only used half a lemon. Every weekend during the fall and winter I make a different soup recipe for Sunday dinner and pair it with homemade bread and salad. I didnt have carrots, but it was still very tasty. It was easy to make too . I have done this for other dishes, and it works well. *5. PSADo not add extra orzo! So so delicious! Thank you so much for the recipe. This would be perfect for him. We usually add fresh baby spinach just before serving with big croutons!! Its raining here in Massachusetts so this will be perfect for dinner! The time should be corrected. Remove the chicken breasts from the soup and shred with two forks. Im so glad the whole family loves it so much! I absolutely love this soup. Cook for 35 minutes. The only change I made was to add a can of artichoke hearts chopped up. My granddaughter is a very picky eater and she absolutely loves this soup. I made it almost to recipe, just a couple of changes. Thank you!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE this soup! I change nothing but do not add the celery as hubby just doesnt like it. It was wonderful dipped in the soup. Glad I stumbled upon your blog. I made this for my mom on her last day of chemo and she couldnt get enough. Do you know if I need to reduce the amount of liquid in that case? It had just the right amount of lemon in it. Im gonna try this version. We live in Florida. Really light and fresh! Its absolutely delicious! This soup was perfect dinner dish in this transition between summer and fall. That squeeze of lemon at the end gives it the perfect lightness and brightness Thanks for always posting amazing recipes! What a treat! Recommend you remove the bay leaf before serving (I know most people know to do this, but not all). Blaine Moats. It is uncooked chicken. Will definitely be sharing this and making it again! Just made this for dinner and its absolutely delicious. This was to die for. I am hoping to make this in the morning to serve for dinner. The lemon and herbs give this an addicting kick. The quinoa is perfect for sitting in the soup and for left overs. I recommend using your own judgement to convert this recipe to utilize a crockpot. This is a family favorite and on regular rotation- they love it so much they know what Im cooking by the smell! I cooked the orzo separately and added it at the last minute. I actually made your Mexican Corn/Bean/Quinoa dish as a soup last week). Made it today, delicious and healthy soup! My husband, who hates it when I break tradition, Loves it! Did you just brown the chicken in a pan and throw everything but the orzo in a crockpot? I freeze this all the time. My family enjoyed it and went for seconds. But! This looks really good! Overall awesome recipe. I just made this soup and its absolutely delishes. This recipe has become our family favorite! Would the chicken/pasta be OK? I tried your soup today and was pleasantly surprised, I was concerned for the lemon flavour, its was great, brought some to a friends house and she thought it was amazing. When the instant pot beeps, do a 10 minute NPR. Awesome flavour! I make it a couple of times a month! It was crunchy marinated meat, similar to sesame beef; but, it was not saucy and not as sweet. I can honestly say this is the ONE recipe that I have gone back to over and over again. I have to admit I was nervous about adding the juice from a whole lemon but I trusted your recipe and added it anyways. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Mississippi University for Women in elementary education with a minor in psychology. This is my go-to I feel a cold coming on soup. Glad to hear you loved it! Thank you !!! make again! Will definitely be making this again. The lemon and rosemary flavor it so well. OH MY! I just made this yesterday and its already almost gone. Thanks! We ate it on the screened in porch with french bread, and it was a big hit! After no having felt well, this was the perfect meal. Beautiful one pot wonder dish! The lemon, herbs and the orzo really made this soup a winner. I have to say that I made a very good chicken noodle soup but after eating THIS recipe and MY Greek Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup, I have completely retired my chicken noodle soup recipe for my Greek chicken orzo soup!! Ive never commented on a blog before, but I really just needed to say that yours is AMAZING!! Also added a bit of chopped fresh kale for extra veggie and color. This is a little different than my normal lemon chicken orzo soup but every bit as delicious! Cook until broccoli is tender. Barley is a cereal grain and the orzo used in the recipe is a pasta, made with semolina flour, salt and probably eggs, just like any other pasta, only shaped like rice. Will this work with boneless, skinless chicken breasts? Perfection! Simply delicious and fills that homemade craving for sure. I actually have not but several of my readers have used chicken breasts with great results! Excellent recipe easy and absolutely delicious! If not, the orzo will soak up all the liquid over time. Do you buy chance use a bullion cube? Will def. Dunno, Google it. So yummy. Keep the wonderful recipes coming! Hope the chicken doesnt come out too dry ughhhh . Big hit-thank you!! Probably because the orzo is so small, that even though it gets very tender, its not like a giant mushy egg noodle. Then added to the IP to saute until they were whiteish/golden in color. Only thing I did differently was add a little more orzo. This soup never disappoints. I tend to love lighter soups, like this one, especially when its warm out. ALSO, the font used in the vid was too hard to read (i.e. Add garlic, onion, carrots and celery. NOTE: vid went too fast for me, had to replay a bunch of times and go back and look at somethings. This delicious soup was just what she needed! This recipe sounds great. I just made this soup today and it is awesome! However, it came out 10x better. I added 1 can of cream of chicken soup just to give it a little more creaminess. Great to have those leftovers in the frig, though they get eaten very quickly. I tweaked this with leftover turkey that I baked in January I know that is a little weird but this recipe was delicious! Made. Can I use regular regular pasta instead of orzo? We usually double (or even sometimes triple) the recipe just so we can have leftovers for lunch. Is there another kind of pasta that would work? How should I cook the orzo if I do it separately? I have read that doing so can inadvertently add a bitter flavor to a dish. Should I add right before serving, as I will do with the orzo? Thx. The serving size was noted as 1-2 cups. what can I do to prevent the noodles from absorbing the liquids? So so so good. Hugz. Thanks for sharing! Thanks for sharing the recipe and those that shared their comments. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. This soup is amazing! Pingback: 10 Hearty Soup Recipes | Home. Make delicious stock from the carcass. This will be my third winter making it (this specific recipe). My favorite chicken soup ever! This post may contain affiliate links. Were definitely going to put this one on rotation! It is really great soup thanks. Thanks again for the recipe, its really appreciated! I have lost track of the number of times I have made this soup and each time it is DELICIOUS! Made this twice for my family and they love it! I modify it be lemon zest and better than bullion chicken base. Making today. Add chicken and parsley to soup; heat until hot. I love it! Delicious!! As always, please use your best judgment. Thanks for sharing the recipe! Thanks for the recipe. I also added more orzo 1 cup and 2 oz since I didnt have the chicken. Let the chicken rest before dicing/shredding. Freezer Soup Recipe. Second time, I used rotisserie chicken because I didnt feel like cooking the chicken and it still came out great! Unlike you, we in the Southern Hemisphere, are fast heading into Winter (Autumn is already here with its variable weather), so chicken soup is a welcome recipe. The orzo makes it filling withoutweighingit down. Ground Beef Recipes. Thanks for a great recipe, I love this soup. The recipe calls for the juice of 1 (medium) lemon = 2-3 tablespoons. I do not alter the recipe at all. Im dying to try it and I would love to put it in the crock pot in the morning before I head off to work and come home to a delicious cup of soup. Now Im almost obsessed with it. This looks awesome for today. It was delicious! Thanks for the quick reply, too! I dont really have a particular brand that I use. If you are looking for new soup recipe to wow your family with, this is it. I have made it on stovetop as written and adapted it to the instapot-either way it is delicious. This is going on the menu tonight for sure. I love this recipe and have been making it for a few years now. S. Sorry I dont see it above. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then open the lid. Thanks for another super recipe!!! * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. The citrus definitely is a nice addition to the taste. Thank you! Making this tonight! If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Kids loved it. You are missing out. I also recommend adding the sprig of fresh rosemary right before serving. Bring to a boil, then reduce temperature and simmer for 15 minutes. Cook until chicken and orzo are heated through, about 5 minutes. I will defiantly add this recipe to my regular rotation and it will be my go-to for sick days! Soo YUMMY! You know its good when your whole family goes back for seconds. I used rotisserie chicken and topped it off with thinly sliced jalapeo peppers. Your email address will not be published. My husband usually picks carrots out of everything but he gobbled them up too! But Im a vegetarian, so I made a couple of changes. Garlicky kale and creamy white beans elevate simple canned tomato soup into a 10-minute lunch or dinner that really satisfies. At 68.5 mg/serving, if you plan your other food for the day accordingly, this dish could fit into your diet. Thanks for the spin on a classic! My better half is not feeling well (too much fun last night). Thanks for sharing with all of us! Also love the comment that someone used their rice cooker to make soup in. The secret to making a truly authentic Chicken Lemon Orzo Soup is adding egg yolks. I let them simmer and wilt for about 5 min. Do you think I could sub Israeli couscous (pearl couscous) for the orzo? You are thinking of chicken legs (drumstick part) which is dark meat. This came out so amazingly well. Delicious!! Its bright but still savory. Lemon Frozen Peas Recipe Substitutions & Variations This recipe can be made using either chicken thighs or chicken breasts. This technique is also how we make our greek lemon sauce that I serve with my stuffed grape leaves. Very tasty and easy. My belly is smiling too! A couple tips To save time, I use a store-bought rotisserie chicken and cut it up (chop up skinned breast meat), and add it to the soup toward the end. Cozy lemon chicken orzo soup is bright, warm and cozy! Dipped buttered sourdough in it and wow! Stir in heavy cream.