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Hearty Crockpot Lemon Chicken Soup

Hearty Crockpot Lemon Chicken Soup with Orzo

This Hearty Crockpot Lemon Chicken Soup combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and orzo for a comforting dish that's easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium chicken breasts
  • 2 large carrots
  • 2 sticks celery
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 lemon Juice from
  • 1 handful fresh parsley
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

  1. Add all ingredients to your slow cooker except for the lemon juice, parsley, orzo, and salt & pepper. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  2. About 30 minutes prior to serving, remove the bay leaves and take the chicken out of the slow cooker. Shred the chicken with 2 forks and then add it back in, along with the lemon juice, parsley, and orzo. Crank the heat up to high.
  3. Stir every 10 minutes to prevent the orzo from sticking to the bottom. Once the orzo is tender, season the soup with salt & pepper as needed and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl

Notes

This soup can be customized by adding different vegetables or using turkey instead of chicken for a delightful variation.

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