Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe
Bright and hearty homemade lemon chicken orzo soup is swimming in a flavorful broth. This lemon chicken orzo soup can't be beat.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 8 oz orzo pasta
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 3 carrots chopped
- 3 celery sticks chopped
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 32 oz chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 lemon zested
- 8 oz cooked chicken chopped
- 1 8 oz pkg baby spinach leaves
- 1 lemon sliced, for garnish
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Cook orzo in boiling water about 5 minutes, until partially cooked through but not yet soft; drain and rinse with cold water until cooled.
- Saute carrots and celery until they just begin to soften. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper; continue cooking another 30 seconds then add chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil; partially cover pot, reduce heat, and cook about 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir orzo, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken into the broth and cook an additional 5 minutes, until orzo has softened. Add spinach and let wilt. Serve into bowls and garnish with lemon slices and Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2680IU | Vitamin C: 12.9mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 0.8mg