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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe
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4.6 from 13 reviews

This Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. With tender chicken, hearty orzo pasta, and the bright flavors of lemon and fresh herbs, this soup is a satisfying meal on its own.

Ingredients

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For the soup:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, sauté until softened.
  2. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth, add chicken breasts, oregano, thyme, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. Remove chicken, shred, and return to pot. Add orzo, cook for 8-10 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, spinach, and parsley until spinach wilts. Adjust seasoning.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a parmesan rind to the soup while simmering and remove before serving.
  • You can substitute shredded rotisserie chicken to save time.

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