Description
A heartwarming and budget-friendly Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with Spinach that takes just 30 minutes to prepare, perfect for a wholesome family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in thyme and cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add chicken breasts and reduce heat, letting it simmer until chicken is cooked through (about 20 minutes).
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in orzo and cook according to package instructions.
- Add spinach and lemon juice, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
For a creamier soup, add a splash of heavy cream just before serving. Start prepping ingredients while the pot heats to save time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg