Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
A comforting Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup filled with tender chicken, chewy orzo, fresh lemon, and vibrant spinach, perfect for busy weeknights or lazy Sundays.
- 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 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breast (or thighs)
- 1 cup Orzo
- 2 Fresh lemons (juiced)
- 4 cups Fresh spinach
- 3 cloves Fresh garlic (minced)
- 6 cups Chicken broth
- 1 Onion (diced)
- 2 Carrots (chopped)
- 2 stalks Celery (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Fresh herbs (optional, such as parsley or dill)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
- Cook diced chicken in the pot until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Bring soup to a boil, then lower heat and add orzo. Simmer for about 10 minutes until orzo is al dente.
- Stir in fresh spinach and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Remove from heat and serve hot, garnishing with fresh herbs and lemon zest.
Notes
For a creamier soup, stir in a splash of cream. To make it vegetarian, swap out chicken for chickpeas and use vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: soup, lemon chicken soup, comfort food, orzo soup, healthy recipe