Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
A comforting bowl of Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup packed with bright flavors and nourishing ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 fresh lemons
- 2 cups fresh or frozen spinach
- 4 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by gathering and dicing chicken, chopping spinach, and zesting lemons.
- Sauté the chicken in a large pot with olive oil for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Build the base by adding chicken broth and orzo, bringing to a gentle boil, then simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Incorporate the spinach and let wilt, adding parsley or basil if desired.
- Add the juice of one or two lemons, adjusting for taste.
- Serve the soup in bowls, garnished with fresh herbs or lemon zest.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or a side salad. This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for about 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: soup, comfort food, lemon chicken, orzo, cozy meal
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