Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Tender chicken, vegetables, orzo, lemon, and dill simmer into a bright, comforting slow cooker soup with an easy finishing step.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 260 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 3 medium carrots
• 3 celery stalks
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.75 cup orzo
• 1 medium lemon
• 0.25 cup fresh dill

Cooking instructions

1. Place the chicken, broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F in the thickest part. (about 240 min) — Low; chicken to 165°F
2. Transfer the chicken to a bowl and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker. (about 5 min)
3. Stir in the orzo. Cover and cook on High for about 20 minutes, until the orzo is tender. (about 20 min) — High
4. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and dill. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper before serving hot. (about 5 min)