Let’s talk savvy chicken noodle soup for a minute. Memories of eating this delicious brothiness while having a cold or feeling sick come to mind. Other memories of eating chicken noodle soup are on cold winter days chasing the chill away. But this classic can be a springtime soup as well.
This Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup recipe is sure to be a new favorite. It can be made with leftover chicken, takes no time at all to make and the lemon brings springtime flavor. Don’t forget, spring often brings springtime allergies so serve up this new favorite and chase all those winter vibes away. Serve it with fresh cucumber sandwiches and feel all the feels springtime has to offer. Now that’s what I call a savvy bowl of springy goodness!
Till next time, I will be Doin’ My Best at Cookin’ Savvy!
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Ingredients
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups cooked chopped chicken
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
- 6 cups broth
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- cucumber sandwiches for serving
Instructions
- Chop carrots and celery. In pot, saute with butter.
- In bowl, mix chicken with lemon juice and lemon pepper then set aside.
- After carrots and celery are tender, add broth and orzo to pot. Then add garlic powder, onion powder, thyme and sugar. Simmer 10 minutes then add chicken and cream; simmer about 5 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with cucumber sandwiches.