Easy Crockpot Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery ribs, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Add the chicken breasts to the slow cooker along with the broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Remove the chicken from the pot, shred it with two forks, and return the pieces to the broth.
- Stir in the orzo along with the lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Cover and cook on high for 20 to 30 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Ladle into bowls and top each serving with fresh parsley.
Notes
The orzo continues to absorb liquid after cooking, so stir in a splash of extra broth when reheating leftovers to loosen the texture. Taste the soup before serving and add more lemon zest if you prefer a brighter flavor. Skip the parsley if you do not have it on hand, since it serves only as a fresh finish.
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Equipment: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Equipment: Slow Cooker