Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup: An Easy Comfort with Fresh Flavors
A light and refreshing lemon chicken orzo soup that is easy to make and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 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
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides. Remove from pot and set aside.
- Add onion and garlic to the pot, stirring until the onion is translucent.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add orzo pasta and cook for about 8 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the pot, add spinach, lemon juice, and zest, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- For a creamier soup, add a splash of cream before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: lemon, chicken, orzo, soup, easy, comfort, fresh flavors