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Chicken Piccata Soup

Chicken Piccata Soup

A bright and silky Chicken Piccata Soup with tender chicken, orzo, and briny capers balanced by fresh lemon juice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Italian/American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

Soup Base

  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast cubed
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper plus more to taste
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 0.75 cup dry orzo pasta

Finishing

  • 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp capers drained
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • lemon slices for garnish

Instructions
 

Soup Base

  • Melt butter and olive oil over medium heat, then add seasoned chicken; cook 4 minutes until opaque.
  • Sauté onion and garlic in the same pot for 2–3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  • Stir in chicken broth and orzo, bring to a boil, then simmer 8–10 minutes until the orzo is tender.

Finishing

  • Return chicken to the pot, stir in lemon juice, capers, oregano, butter, and parsley; heat 1–2 minutes more.
  • Season with salt and pepper, ladle into bowls, and garnish with lemon slices.

Notes

Chill leftovers within two hours and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freeze up to 3 months and reheat thoroughly to 165 °F for safe enjoyment.

Nutrition

Serving: 350gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 22g
Keyword Caper Soup, Chicken Piccata Soup, chicken soup, Lemon Soup, orzo soup
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