5.0 from 12 votes
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
This soup is so bright and refreshing thanks to the fresh lemon!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 441 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.