5.0 from 15 votes
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe
Bright and hearty homemade lemon chicken orzo soup is swimming in a flavorful broth. This lemon chicken orzo soup can't be beat.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 164 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 oz orzo pasta
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 3 carrots chopped
- 3 celery sticks chopped
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 oz chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 lemon zested
- 8 oz cooked chicken chopped
- 1 oz pkg baby spinach leaves
- 1 lemon sliced, for garnish
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Cook orzo in boiling water about 5 minutes, until partially cooked through but not yet soft; drain and rinse with cold water until cooled.
- Saute carrots and celery until they just begin to soften. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper; continue cooking another 30 seconds then add chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil; partially cover pot, reduce heat, and cook about 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir orzo, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken into the broth and cook an additional 5 minutes, until orzo has softened. Add spinach and let wilt. Serve into bowls and garnish with lemon slices and Parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
164kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
168mg
(7%)
Potassium
194mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2680IU
(54%)
Vitamin C
12.9mg
(14%)
Calcium
119mg
(12%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2680IU | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 12.9mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.