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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
A chicken soup that's loaded with tiny bits of tender orzo pasta, lean protein rich chicken breasts, fresh vegetables and it's seasoned with plenty of bright fresh lemon. It's a delicious Greek flavored soup that will leave you craving more!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 50 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Jaclyn📖 cookingclassy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- cutting board
- pan
- pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Place chicken on a cutting board, cover with plastic wrap and pound evenly to about 1/2-inch thickness. Dab chicken dry with paper towels and season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
2
Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil a large enameled cast iron pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear on both sides until browned, about ⏱️ 2 - 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate leaving oil in pan.
olive oil2 Tbsp(6 oz) dried orzo pasta1 cup(5 packed cups) fresh spinach, (roughly chopped)5 oz
3
Add carrots, celery and onion and saute until nearly softened about 6 to ⏱️ 8 minutes. Move veggies to the side, add garlic and saute ⏱️ 1 minute.
garlic, (minced)5 cloves(6 oz) dried orzo pasta1 cup(5 packed cups) fresh spinach, (roughly chopped)5 oz
4
Pour in chicken broth, add parmesan rind, oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary and season with salt and pepper to taste. Return chicken to pot and bring to a simmer.
chicken broth7 cups(6 oz) dried orzo pasta1 cup(5 packed cups) fresh spinach, (roughly chopped)5 ozparmesan rind, (plus shredded parmesan for serving)1
5
Add orzo, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer stirring occasionally, about ⏱️ 4 - 8 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (it should register 165 degrees in center on an instant read thermometer).
6
Remove parmesan rind and chicken and transfer chicken to a cutting board. Let chicken rest 3 to ⏱️ 5 minutes then cut into very small cubes, about the length of the orzo. Meanwhile continue to cook soup until orzo is tender a few minutes longer.
parmesan rind, (plus shredded parmesan for serving)1(6 oz) dried orzo pasta1 cup(5 packed cups) fresh spinach, (roughly chopped)5 oz
7
Return chicken to soup along with lemon juice, lemon zest and spinach and heat through. Serve warm with parmesan cheese. Note that as soup rests the pasta will absorb the broth so you can as a little more broth as desired.
Nutrition Facts
calories
332 kcal
fat Content
10 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
4 g
sugar Content
5 g
sodium Content
273 mg
protein Content
28 g
trans Fat Content
0.01 g
cholesterol Content
50 mg
carbohydrate Content
35 g
saturated Fat Content
2 g
unsaturated Fat Content
6 g
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