Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
A comforting soup featuring tender chicken, bright lemon, and hearty orzo, perfect for chilly nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 6 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
Instructions
- Prep your chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté aromatics in a large pot over medium heat with olive oil, garlic, and onion until fragrant.
- Brown the chicken pieces in the pot and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Incorporate the orzo and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Toss in spinach and lemon juice, stirring until the spinach wilts.
- Final touches: Taste and adjust seasonings, let simmer before serving.
Notes
Serve with extra lemon wedges, fresh herbs, or grated Parmesan for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken soup, lemon soup, comfort food, orzo soup, healthy soup