Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
A comforting and bright soup filled with tender chicken, orzo pasta, and fresh vegetables, perfect for cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup Orzo pasta
- 1 Lemon (juiced and zested)
- 2 cups Fresh spinach
- 2 Carrots (chopped)
- 1 Celery stalk (chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 6 cups Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: chop carrots and celery, mince garlic, and prepare chicken.
- Sauté aromatics in a pot with olive oil for 4-5 minutes.
- Add diced chicken, season, and sauté until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Introduce the orzo and simmer for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
- Add spinach and lemon juice/zest, stirring to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and more lemon as needed.
- Serve in bowls and garnish with black pepper or olive oil.
Notes
This soup is versatile—feel free to add your favorite vegetables or herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Lemon, Chicken Soup, Orzo, Comfort Food, Italian
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