Description
Savor the warmth of this zesty Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup, perfect for chilly days or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 fresh lemons (juice and zest)
- 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Ingredients
- Gather all ingredients. Mince garlic and slice carrots thinly.
- 2. Cook the Chicken
- In a large pot over medium heat, add 2 tsp olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes each side). Remove from pot and let rest.
- 3. Sauté Aromatics
- In the same pot, add minced garlic and sliced carrots. Sauté for about 3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
- 4. Add Liquid Gold
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Slice rested chicken into bite-sized pieces and return to the pot along with orzo pasta. Simmer until orzo is tender (about 10 minutes).
- 5. Brighten Up
- Stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest. Add spinach last to wilt without losing color.
- 6. Serve It Up
- Ladle soup into bowls, garnishing with additional lemon slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg