Fennel-Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Fennel-Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup features a light, aromatic broth with gentle anise notes from fennel, tender carrots, and silky orzo. Fresh dill and a splash of lemon brighten each spoonful, making it comforting yet refreshing. Serve it on cool evenings or as a restorative lunch when you want something warm but vibrant.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a large soup pot, combine chicken broth, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Add carrots, fennel, and orzo; return the mixture to a boil.
- 3
Lower the heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until the orzo and vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 4
Stir in chicken; cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and dill.
- Calories 148.14 kcal Moderate
- Protein 14.66 g Good Source
- Carbs 18.89 g Moderate
- Total Fat 1.51 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.37 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 45.86 mg Moderate
- Sodium 760.62 mg High
- Fiber 0.87 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.54 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 7.95 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.77 mg Low Source
- Potassium 201.01 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Fennel Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is a Greek dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Carrots, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Fresh Dill, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 148.14 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fennel-Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup?
- It is a Greek soup recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Fennel-Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Carrots, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Fresh Dill, Lemon Juice, Orzo. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Fennel-Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup?
- Explore these Greek side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Fennel-Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 148.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fennel-Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
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