Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Brighten up your day with a bowl of Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup, where the freshness of lemon meets the warmth of chicken, orzo, and veggies. It's a cozy, wholesome delight that brings comfort to every spoonful.
Ingredients
Add to Freezer Bag:
- 1 lb Chicken Breasts
- 2 Carrots peeled and finely diced
- 2 Celery Stalk diced
- 1 Lemon zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup Diced Onion
- 4 tsp Chicken Bouillon Base *recommend Better Than Bouillon
- 1 tsp Garlic minced
- 1 Bay Leaves
- 1/2 tsp Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Thyme
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Add to Pot Before Cooking:
- 4 cups Water
Add After Cooking:
- 3/4 cup Orzo Pasta dried
Instructions
To Freeze and Cook Later:
- Label your freezer bag with the recipe's name, cooking instructions, and date.
- Add all ingredients to the freezer bag, EXCEPT water and Orzo pasta.
- Carefully remove as much air as possible, seal, and freeze for up to three months.
Slow Cooker:
- Empty the frozen contents of the bag into a slow cooker.
- Add 4 cups of water. Cook on low for 3-4 hours, or to an internal temperature of 165F.
Pressure Cooker:
- Empty the frozen contents of the bag into a pressure cooker and add 4 cups of water.
- Turn the pressure to high and cook for 15 minutes, with quick pressure release. *If chicken isn't cooked through after 15 min, shred and return to pressure cooker on saute setting.
Additional Instructions:
- Remove bay leaf.
- Shred chicken and return to liquid.
- Cook orzo pasta according to package directions and add to pot.
Serving Suggestions:
- Top with lemon wedges or fresh parsley for garnish.
- Serve with a large piece of sourdough or french bread.
Nutrition
Calories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 29gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 952mgPotassium: 701mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5244IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 1mg
Notes
Printable Label Instructions: Click the link below to download the recipe label. Afterward, print it out and tape it to the freezer bag with clear shipping tape for convenient labeling.
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe Label