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Crockpot Spring Chicken Lemon Orzo Soup recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dinner
Thomas Baker

Crockpot Spring Chicken Lemon Orzo Soup Comforting Recipe

This Crockpot Spring Chicken Lemon Orzo Soup is a light, healthy, and comforting slow cooker soup that's perfect for an easy dinner or family dinner on a weeknight. Featuring tender chicken, fresh lemon juice, and wholesome ingredients, this lemon chicken soup is sure to warm your soul and become a favorite in your recipe collection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 sticks celery chopped finely
  • 2 medium carrots peeled & chopped finely
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1.5 pounds uncooked chicken breasts
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or to taste
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Notes

  • You can sub the chicken breasts for chicken thighs if you prefer. Chicken is safe to eat at 165F and can go from undercooked to overcooked quickly, so I recommend using an instant read meat thermometer whenever cooking chicken so you’re not guessing. Use low-sodium chicken broth if you’re sensitive to salt. You may need to add more chicken broth to leftovers as the orzo soaks it up. This recipe is also in the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials hardcover cookbook.