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Rotisserie Chicken Lemon Orzo Soup

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A quick and comforting Mediterranean-inspired soup featuring tender shredded chicken, lemony orzo, and aromatic herbs. This vibrant recipe transforms leftover rotisserie chicken into a savory, protein-rich dish perfect for weeknights.

  • Total Time: 40
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 rotisserie chicken (3 to 4 lbs)
1 cup orzo pasta
1 onion, diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup water
1/2 cup olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 tsp sea salt
Pinch black pepper
Zest of 1 lemon
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and place rotisserie chicken on a baking sheet to warm.
In a large pot, heat olive oil
Sauté onion, celery, and carrots until softened (5–7 minutes)
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute
Stir in oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper
Add broth, water, and chopped broccoli florets
Bring to boil, then simmer until slightly tender
Add orzo and cook until al dente (8–10 minutes)
Shred warmed chicken and stir into pot
Squeeze in lemon juice and zest just before serving
Garnish with fresh parsley

Notes

Use vegetable broth for vegetarian option
Add extra orzo for thicker soup
Reheats well—add lemon juice at serving time
Adjust lemon to taste
Freeze leftovers in airtight containers

  • Author: Mark
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Category: Quick Chicken
  • Method: Stewing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg