Instant Pot Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 3/4 cup onion diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 3/4 cup carrot cut into small pieces
- 3/4 cup celery cut into small pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1/2 lb chicken breast boneless and skinless
- 1/3 cup orzo
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Turn on your instant pot, and add the oil, onion, and garlic. Saute for a few minutes.
- Add the carrots, celery, salt, pepper, and thyme. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the chicken broth and add the chicken. Place the lid then cook on high pressure for 6 minutes, followed by a 10 minute natural pressure release.
- Shred the chicken. Stir in the orzo and lime juice. Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes, followed by a quick pressure release.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
