Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe
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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe
Description
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe features orzo pasta cooked until just tender to maintain texture when combined with a broth enriched by sautéed carrots, celery, garlic, and herbs like thyme and oregano. The cooking method involves softening the vegetables first, then adding broth and simmering to fully tenderize them. Lemon juice and zest introduce a bright, tangy layer that complements the savory chicken pieces and Parmesan cheese. Spinach leaves are stirred in at the end to wilt gently, adding mild flavor and nutrition. Garnishing with lemon slices and grated Parmesan provides visual appeal and enhances the fresh, savory notes. This soup balances textures from tender pasta and vegetables with the freshness of lemon and spinach, suitable for a comforting yet lively dish.
Ingredients
- 8 oz orzo pasta
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 3 carrot chopped
- 3 celery chopped, sticks
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp thyme dried
- 1/2 tsp oregano dried
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 3 oz chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 lemon zested
- 8 oz chicken chopped, cooked
- 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.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164 kcal
% 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.
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Overall Rating
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