Lemon Chicken, Spinach and Orzo Soup
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Lemon Chicken, Spinach and Orzo Soup
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One pot Lemon Chicken, Spinach and Orzo Soup is fresh, filling and wonderful for an easy weeknight dinner that's perfect for a chilly night!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 1/2 cups diced carrots
- 1 1/2 cups diced celery
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 8 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- Zest and juice of a lemon
Instructions
- Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add in the chicken and oregano and season with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken until lightly browned, but don't cook all the way through, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the pot onto a plate. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil to the pot along with the onion, carrots, celery, rosemary, thyme and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, 3-4 minutes and then add in the garlic. Sauté another 30 seconds.
- Add the broth to the pot, stir and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add in the orzo and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes and then add in the spinach, chicken and dill. Cook for another 5-7 minutes or until the orzo is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from the heat and discard the bay leaf. Stir in the lemon zest and juice. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
- Nutritional info based on 6 servings.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
394kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
234mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 394 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 394kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 234mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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