Crockpot Lemon Orzo Soup: Enjoy a Cozy, Bright Meal!
A light and bright soup made with orzo, lemon, and fresh herbs, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a crockpot, combine the vegetable broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the orzo and cook for an additional 30 minutes on high until the orzo is cooked.
- Add lemon juice and zest, stirring to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, add a splash of cream or milk before serving.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adjust the lemon juice to taste for more brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg