Instant Pot Lemon Orzo Pasta Soup
Instant Pot Lemon Orzo Pasta Soup is a bright, flavorful soup, with a bit of a zesty twist. The tangy lemon with tender chicken, orzo pasta, and fresh herbs, creating a light, satisfying meal.
Note: Made in a 6-qt Instant Pot
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 sticks celery chopped finely
- 2 medium carrots peeled & chopped finely
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon (14 g) butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons (15 g) flour
- 6 cups (1 l) chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) Italian seasoning
- 1 pounds (454 g) chicken breasts diced into small pieces
- 1 cup (150 g) orzo
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice or to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoon (9 g) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (4 g) fresh parsley or to taste, chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Turn on Saute mode and let it heat up. Add the butter and olive oil. When melted add the celery, carrots, and onions and saute for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, then add the flour and cook for another minute. Turn off saute mode.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir until the flour is fully incorporated. Be sure to deglaze the bottom of the pot. Add the Italian seasoning, chicken, and orzo.
- Close and lock the lid. Pressure cook on high for 3 minutes. Allow a natural pressure release for 5-10 minutes. If any pressure remains, hold a towel over the release valve and release the remaining pressure. The soup might sputter out of the vent and can make a mess if the pot is still under high pressure.
- Add the lemon juice, parsley, and season the soup with salt & pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice gives a more vibrant flavor compared to bottled juice, making the soup taste fresher.
- The lemon juice in this recipe is a starting point. Taste and adjust the amount according to your taste.
- As the orzo sits it will soak up the soup broth. For this reason it is good to serve the soup right away.
- The soup may sputter out of the vent at the top when you release the pressure. Have a kitchen towel handy to lay over the top to keep it from going all of the kitchen.
Nutrition
Calories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 22gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 1583mgPotassium: 509mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3601IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
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