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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

URL: https://www.foodbymaria.com/lemon-orzo-soup/

Ingredients

The soup base

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 medium white onions
  • 10 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 6 tbsp fresh parsley
  • tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 4 medium zucchinis
  • 4 cups green kale
  • 2 tbsp bouillon paste
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 1 can coconut milk or heavy cream
  • 3 medium lemons

The cheese

  • 1 cup parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot and sauté diced onions for 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in orzo, parsley, onion powder, salt, and pepper, cooking for 3-4 minutes until golden.
  4. Add grated zucchini, chopped kale, lemon juice, and zest, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Mix in bouillon paste and boiling water, bringing to a boil.
  6. Cook for 8-10 minutes until orzo is tender.
  7. Stir in coconut milk or heavy cream and parmesan cheese, cooking for 5 more minutes.
  8. Adjust seasonings to taste and serve immediately with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6-8
Calories
178
Total fat
9.5g
Total carbohydrates
24.3g
Total protein
7.6g
Sodium
775.1mg
Cholesterol
7.2mg

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