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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

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  • 30 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 8 ounces orzo pasta

  • Oils and Fats

    • 1 teaspoon olive oil

  • Vegetables

    • 🥕 3 medium carrots, chopped
    • 3 ribs celery, chopped
    • 🧅 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 1 (8 ounce) package baby spinach leaves

  • Seasonings

    • 🧂 Salt and ground black pepper to taste
    • 🍋 ½ cup fresh lemon juice
    • 🍋 1 lemon, zested
    • 🍋 1 lemon, sliced for garnish (Optional)
    • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (Optional)

  • Proteins

    • 🍗 8 ounces cooked chicken breast, chopped

  • Liquids

    • 3 (32 ounce) cartons fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in orzo and return to boil. Cook pasta uncovered until partially cooked, about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water until cooled completely.

3

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped carrots, celery, and onion; cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4

Season mixture with thyme, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Cook another 30 seconds before adding chicken broth into the pot.

5

Bring broth to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer partially covered until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.

6

Stir orzo, lemon juice, and lemon zest into the broth; add cooked chicken. Simmer until chicken is heated through, about 5 minutes.

7

Add baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Ensure orzo pasta is tender.

8

Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with sliced lemon and Parmesan cheese, if desired.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

167

Calories

  • 12
    Protein
  • 22
    Carbs
  • 4
    Fats

💡 For additional flavor, sauté vegetables slightly longer until caramelized.You can use rotisserie chicken as a time-saving alternative.If storing, keep lemon slices separately to prevent soup from turning bitter.Serve with crusty bread for a hearty meal.