Lemon Orzo Soup
It's getting a little warmer and sunnier here in the Midwest and boy, do I need it! I wanted to whip something up for my boys that was quick, springy, and tasty! This Lemon Orzo Soup was full of veggies, vibrant lemony flavor, orzo pasta, and some surprising twists! This was so easy to make and could easily be customized with whatever you've got on hand! Add some rotisserie chicken, add some shrimp, swap the orzo for rice, whatever you want! This was such a tasty lunch, it reheats super well, and it can easily be vegetarian with one simple ingredient swap!
Ingredients
For the lemon orzo soup:
- 1 Yellow Onion diced
- 1 Green Onion thinly sliced
- 3 Garlic Cloves minced
- 3 cups Chicken Broth
- Zest and Juice From 1 Lemon
- 1 - 14.5 oz Can Diced Tomato drained and rinsed
- ¾ cup Orzo
- ¾ cup Frozen Peas
- ¾ cup Frozen Corn
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Dill minced
- 1 tbsp Parsley minced
- 1 tbsp Pesto
- 1 tsp Dried Basil
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Onion Powder
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
- ¼ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
For serving:
- Lemon wedged
- Parsley minced
- Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
To make the lemon orzo soup:
- In a large stockpot, heat olive oil on medium.
- Add the onion and sauté 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent.
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
- Stir in the tomatoes and let those cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the broth, seasonings, orzo, stir, and bring to a gentle boil.
- Turn heat to medium low and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- When the orzo feels tender, add the corn and peas, then cook for 2 more minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the parsley, dill, lemon juice and zest, green onion, and pesto.
To serve:
- Serve hot with lemon wedges, more parsley, and red pepper flakes! Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 2cupsCalories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 410mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1050IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 2mg
Please be aware that nutritional values are approximate and intended as a helpful guide
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