Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup: Easy Comfort for Your Home Kitchen
A comforting Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup that is easy to prepare and perfect for a home kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 cups spinach
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened.
- Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced chicken breast and cook until no longer pink.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Stir in the lemon juice, zest, and spinach. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- This soup is best served fresh, but can also be stored for later.
- Feel free to add more vegetables or seasonings as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup, Comfort Food, Easy Recipes, Chicken Soup