Go Back
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Soup
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ lbs chicken breast
  • 4 stalks celery
  • 4 carrots
  • ½ onion
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 2 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken (bone) broth (I use Bonafide Provisions bone broth)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tbsp rosemary
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • ½ tsp talian seasoning
  • ½ lemon, juiced (can add more if preferred)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 box cassava orzo (I use Jovial Foods)

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

  1. Chop and sauté carrots, celery, onion and garlic in ghee on the stove until fragrant, then add to a slow cooker or pot on the stove along with the broth, seasonings, oil and chicken.
  2. Stove Option - Allow the soup to simmer until the chicken is cooked completely.
  3. Slow Cooker Option - Cook on high for three hours or low for six or until the chicken is completely cooked.
  4. While the soup simmers and the chicken cooks, prepare orzo according to instructions.
  5. Once the chicken is cooked, remove and shred, then add back to the soup.
  6. Add in the orzo and lemon then mix to combine.
  7. Top with additional herbs if desired and serve warm!

Notes

When enjoying leftovers, feel free to add additional broth as the orzo may absorb some of the liquid.