Description
Bright, cozy, and packed with flavor, this Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is a comforting bowl of zesty broth, tender chicken, orzo pasta, and vegetables. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners or a nourishing lunch.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 medium carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
3/4 cup orzo pasta
2 cups fresh spinach
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 7 minutes.
2. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Add cooked chicken and orzo. Simmer for 8–10 minutes until orzo is tender.
5. Stir in spinach and lemon juice. Cook for 2 more minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
To prevent orzo from soaking up broth, cook it separately and add when serving.
Adjust lemon to taste—start small and increase gradually.
Use gluten-free pasta to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: lemon chicken orzo soup, comforting soup, easy dinner