Lemony Chicken and Orzo Soup is a healthy, light and fresh soup that is ready in 20 minutes. Loaded with sauteed vegetables, herbs, gluten free orzo pasta and shredded chicken makes this soup wholesome, satisfying and delicious. Gluten free, dairy free, and soy free.
Happy Tuesday, everyone!
By the time you read this, I will be on the beach celebrating my anniversary with the husband. And oh man, I’ve been looking forward to this trip for weeks! We have tried to take an anniversary trip since our boys were grown, usually a quick jaunt somewhere where there is plenty of sun, sand and nothing to do. Just spend the time relaxing by the ocean, sleeping in, a few runs along the beach and lots of delicious dinners out.
“Ultimate comfort”, as my husband, would call it.
Well on that note, I thought I would share an ultimate comfort food recipe for the week while I’m away. As the weather is getting chillier, and everyone is hankering for a warm meal, it seemed only appropriate to share a twist on the classic chicken soup.
This soup uses a rotisserie chicken so it is ready in 20 minutes. I used a gluten free orzo pasta, which held together wonderfully as well as some fresh squeezed lemon juice, baby Bella mushrooms, carrots, and herbs.
Do you have a favorite fall soup?
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- 4 ounces gluten free orzo pasta
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 celery stalks, trimmed and diced {1 cup}
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced {1 cup}
- 1 large garlic clove, minced {1 tablespoon}
- 4 ounces baby bella mushrooms, stemmed removed and sliced {about 8-9 mushrooms}
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 rotissaire chicken, shredded [skin discarded}
- 1 organic lemon, zested and juiced
- Cook orzo according to package directions, drain and set aside.
- While orzo is cooking in a large pot or dutch oven over medium high heat melt coconut oil. Add celery, carrots and garlic and cook until tender 3-4 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, water, bay leaves, italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Bring to low boil, increase heat if needed. Cover and reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove lid, stir in chicken, mushrooms. lemon zest, lemon juice and orzo pasta,
- Taste and season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Discard bay leaves and serve.
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Amy! Posting a soup then going to the beach :p
I hope you’ve got a big batch of this delicious sounding soup waiting upon arrival- Have a blast 😀
Thanks Arman, I know it was a little wicked.
Happy Anniversary! I am sure the break is much needed ( and deserved!) Loving the simplicity of this soup (perfect timing with the cold weather.)
Thanks Kacey, Definitely needed some time away to recharge the ol’ batteries.
This soup looks so comforting! Love it!
Thank you Erren.
what a delicious and fresh looking soup!
Thanks Cythina.
My husband squeezed a lemon into my bowl of chicken noodle soup 7 years ago and chicken noodle soup was transformed for me forever. Can’t wait to try your version – mushrooms, yummy!
Chicken soup should always have fresh lemon, it makes it so much better! Enjoy!
It’s so totally soup season!! Hooray for this one! I love it!
Thanks Megan! Gotta love soup season!
Happy Anniversary – hope you love birds enjoyed your time on the beach! Loving the flavors of this soup but the lemon really brings me in. I have to say one of my favorite recipes for comfort food soups is your Slow Cooker Cauliflower Soup – we love that one! Adding this new recipe to our must make soup list!
Thanks girlie. I saw the pics posted from Kansas City, wish I could have went and met up with you guys. Maybe next year.
First of all, happy anniversary!! 🙂 And this looks like the perfect soup for fall! 🙂 I make something a little similar that my family loves, but with rice instead.
Thanks Carrie.
I love simple yet comforting soup like this! Sounds perfect for fall! Happy Anniversary! Enjoy your trip! 🙂
Thank you Andi!
I would totally devour this soup. I need to get my soup recipe work-on. A great healthy looking soup!
Thank you!
This looks so nice and comforting for the cooler weather!
Thank you!