Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Ratings 5 from 1 votes
Cuisine:
Courses:
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 6
Calories: 250
Best Season: Winter, Fall
Dietary: Dairy Free, Nut Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (organic)
  • 1 bunch green onions (diced)
  • 3-4 celery (stocks, diced)
  • 2 carrots (peeled & diced)
  • 2 tsp garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp thyme (fresh)
  • 20 oz chicken (cooked chicken breasts. You can also use raw chicken breasts and add them in step 3)
  • 2 lemons (zest of 2 lemons)
  • 8 cups chicken broth (Use the code COOKINGKATIELADY for 20% off Kettle & Fire organic broths!)
  • pepper (to taste)
  • salt (to taste)
  • 3/4 cup orzo (uncooked)
  • 3 cup baby spinach (fresh)
  • 1 lemon (juiced)
  • 1/4 cup dill (fresh)
  • rosemary (fresh rosemary sprigs to taste)
  • lemon (slices for garnish)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium to medium high heat. Add the green onions, celery, and carrots. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
  2. 2
    Stir in the minced garlic, fresh thyme, and lemon zest. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
  3. 3
    Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the orzo and cook for about 10 minutes.
  4. 4
    If using raw chicken, add it to the pot with the broth. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until fully cooked. Remove, shred, and return to the pot.
  5. 5
    Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Stir in the cooked chicken, baby spinach, and fresh dill. Simmer over medium low heat until the spinach is wilted.
  6. 6
    Stir in the fresh lemon juice. Top with lemon slices and rosemary sprigs. Let the soup gently simmer on low for another 5 minutes, then serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 250kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.3g6%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Cholesterol 82.7mg28%
Sodium 693.6mg29%
Total Carbohydrate 12.5g5%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
Sugars 1.9g
Protein 40.8g82%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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