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lemon chicken orzo soup

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup: 5 Steps to Cozy Comfort

A comforting and flavorful soup made with lemon, chicken, and orzo pasta.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups spinach or kale

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until tender.
  3. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  5. Add orzo and cook according to package instructions.
  6. Stir in cooked chicken, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  7. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Add spinach or kale and cook until wilted.
  9. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Adjust lemon juice to taste.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3 days.
  • Can substitute quinoa for orzo for a gluten-free option.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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