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By Mia Martinez | Total Time: 40 minutes | Serves: 6
Indulge in a bowl of Creamy Lemon Orzo Chicken Soup—an exquisite blend of creamy texture, citrusy zing, and hearty goodness, brimming with succulent chicken, vibrant herbs, and tender orzo!
Ingredients
Ingredients:
– 1 tbsp butter
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– 1 medium onion, finely chopped
– 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced into small pieces
– 4 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, minced
– 10 cups low-sodium chicken broth (extra as needed)
– 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt (adjust to your preference)
– 3/4 cup orzo pasta
– 3 large eggs
– 2 large egg yolks
– 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (zest the lemon beforehand)
– 2 cups shredded rotisserie or leftover chicken
– 1/4 cup fresh dill, minced
– Zest of 1 medium lemon
– Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
– Dill sprigs and lemon slices, for garnish
Incorporate Final Ingredients:
Mix in the shredded chicken, dill, and lemon zest. Adjust the soup’s thickness by adding more chicken broth if necessary.
Season and Serve:
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, black pepper, or extra lemon juice as needed. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing with dill sprigs, lemon slices, and a dash of black pepper. Serve warm and savor!