Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
User Reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Report
This soup is so bright and refreshing thanks to the fresh lemon!
Share:
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 carrots, diced
- 3 celery ribs, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¾ cup uncooked orzo
- 8 ounces fresh baby spinach
- Juice of 1 lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring often, until golden on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken to a bowl and set aside.
- Add the onions, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Add the chicken stock, bay leaf, and oregano to the pot and bring to a boil.
- Add the orzo and chicken to the pot and simmer for 10 minutes or until the orzo has softened.
- Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, as needed.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Calories
441kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
726mg
(30%)
Potassium
1372mg
(39%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
12994IU
(260%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 441 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 441kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 726mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 1372mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 12994IU | 260% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
