Easy Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe for a Cozy, Healthy Dinner
Enjoy a cozy, healthy dinner with this easy lemon chicken orzo soup recipe, perfect for any occasion.
- 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
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, sliced
- 2 lemons, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups spinach
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned; remove and set aside.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add orzo, carrots, and celery; return to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in cooked chicken, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, pepper, and spinach.
- Cook until spinach is wilted. Adjust seasoning with salt.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Add additional vegetables if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 75 milligrams
Keywords: Easy Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup, healthy soup, cozy dinner