Description

This light crockpot soup combines tender chicken, bright lemon, herbs, vegetables, and orzo for a nourishing meal ideal for cozy dinners or recovery days. Slow-cooked in one pot, it delivers immune-supporting nutrients and refreshing flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

2 medium carrots chopped

2 stalks celery chopped

1 small yellow onion diced

3 garlic cloves minced

6 cups low sodium chicken broth

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

3/4 cup orzo pasta

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

salt to taste

black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Chop vegetables and mince garlic. Prepare chicken by trimming any excess fat.

2. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the crockpot and drizzle with olive oil.

3. Place chicken on vegetables and season with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Pour in chicken broth.

4. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.

5. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the crockpot.

6. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and orzo. Cook on high for 20–25 minutes until orzo is tender.

7. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional lemon juice. Stir in fresh parsley before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: soup
Method: slow cooker
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 260
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 600
Fat: 6
Saturated Fat: 1
Unsaturated Fat: 5
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 22
Fiber: 3
Protein: 28
Cholesterol: 70

Keywords: lemon chicken soup, crockpot soup, light soup, healthy soup, sick meals, whole30 soup, clean eating, comfort meal