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Light Greek Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe

Name: Light Greek Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts; 64 oz chicken broth; 3 carrots; 3 celery stalks; 3 sprigs thyme; 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups orzo pasta; 1 Tbs ground thyme; 1 Tbs salt; 1 Tbs pepper; 1 large lemon

This chicken orzo soup is bright with lemon and seasoned with thyme, making for a light but satisfying meal. It comes together quickly, with a total time of about 30 minutes, making it a good option for a weeknight. You'll simmer diced chicken and orzo in chicken broth with carrots and celery, finishing with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice. This recipe makes a large batch, serving 8 people.

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August 23, 2026

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About this recipe

Light Greek Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is a Greek soup recipe that takes about 30 min from start to finish and serves 8. It calls for 11 ingredients across 8 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 281 kcal with roughly 27 g of protein. Filed under dairy free, dairy-free, weeknight dinner and quick.