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8 ounces orzo pasta
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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3 medium carrots, chopped, or more to taste
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3 ribs celery, chopped
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ teaspoon dried thyme
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 bay leaf
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3 (32 ounce) cartons fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
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½ cup fresh lemon juice
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1 lemon, zested
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8 ounces cooked chicken breast, chopped
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1 (8 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
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1 lemon, sliced for garnish (Optional)
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (Optional)
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
This lemon chicken orzo soup is comfort in a bowl! It is so flavorful with tender pieces of chicken in a lemony broth with orzo pasta, carrots, onions, celery, and baby spinach. This has quickly become one of my family's favorite soup recipes.
Nutrition Information
177
Calories
31g
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
237mg
Potassium
2g
Fiber
1g
Sugar