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Crockpot Lemon Chicken Soup

This crockpot lemon chicken soup is bright, cozy, and full of comforting flavor. Tender chicken, vegetables, and orzo simmer in a savory broth, finished with fresh lemon for a light, refreshing twist on classic chicken soup — perfect for easy weeknight dinners or make-ahead lunches.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 3 large carrots peeled & sliced
  • 3 celery stalks sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • Zest from ½ lemon
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo
  • Fresh chopped parsley optional for garnish

Instructions

  • Add the chicken, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, and bay leaves to a 6-quart slow cooker. Pour in the chicken broth.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, remove and discard the bay leaves. Take the chicken out and shred it with two forks.
  • Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, orzo, and shredded chicken. Turn the slow cooker to HIGH and cook for another 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally so the orzo doesn’t stick to the bottom.
  • Give everything a taste, adjust with more salt and pepper if needed, and serve topped with fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!