Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
A comforting and creamy soup featuring tender chicken, orzo pasta, and zesty lemon flavors, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté for 3-5 minutes until translucent.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned, around 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add chopped spinach, lemon juice, and zest, cooking for an additional minute.
- Season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Ladle into bowls and enjoy warm.
Notes
For a creamier texture, add a splash of heavy cream just before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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