Lemony Garlic Chicken and Orzo Soup

Name: Lemony Garlic Chicken and Orzo Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts ((about 1 pound)); kosher salt and black pepper; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 8-12 large cloves of garlic, smashed ((use to your taste)); 6 carrots, chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; kosher salt and pepper; 8 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 bay leaf; 1 parmesan rind, plus grated parmesan, for serving; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes; 1 bunch Tuscan kale, roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill, plus more for serving; juice of 2 lemons ((or to taste)); 1 pound orzo pasta

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

Also known as cozy winter soup that's light and healthy. Caramelized garlic, fresh herbs, lots of lemon, kale, chicken broth, and orzo all make for a tasty warming soup. This is quick, easy, and SO DELICIOUS.

Updated at: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:09:15 GMT