Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup: Easy Comfort with Turkey Bacon Twist
A comforting and flavorful lemon chicken orzo soup with a twist of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add orzo, shredded chicken, thyme, pepper, and lemon juice. Cook until orzo is tender.
- Stir in turkey bacon and heat through.
Notes
- For more flavor, add fresh herbs like parsley or dill.
- This soup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon Orzo, Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup