Description
A comforting soup combining tender chicken, orzo pasta, and refreshing lemon flavor, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, bring the chicken broth to a boil over high heat.
- Add the orzo and cook for 7-9 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the chicken, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the cooked orzo, spinach, and parsley. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the spinach is wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For a creamier texture, stir in Greek yogurt at the end. Garnish with parsley or lemon slices before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: lemon chicken soup, orzo soup, comfort food, family meal, quick soup