Description
This soul-warming chicken orzo soup is light, fresh, and full of flavor! With tender chicken, silky orzo, and bright veggies in a lemony broth, it’s like a hug in every spoonful.
Ingredients
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Cooked chicken (shredded or chopped) 🍗
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Orzo pasta 🍝
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Carrots (sliced) 🥕
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Celery (chopped) 🌿
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Onion (diced) 🧅
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Garlic (minced) 🧄
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Chicken broth
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Olive oil 🫒
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Lemon juice and zest 🍋
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Fresh spinach or parsley 🌱
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Thyme or Italian seasoning 🌿
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Salt & pepper
Optional garnish:
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Grated parmesan 🧀
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Extra lemon wedges 🍋
Instructions
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In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until soft.
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Add chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in orzo and simmer until pasta is tender.
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Add the chicken, lemon juice and zest, spinach, herbs, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer briefly to combine.
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Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with parmesan and extra lemon if desired.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time. Add peas or chickpeas for more substance, or a dash of cream for richness. This soup is freezer-friendly and great for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes