LEMON CHICKEN ORZO SOUP
Inspired by Panera Bread's version, this soup delivers on flavor. Tender chicken in a lemony broth with orzo pasta, carrots, onions, celery, and baby spinach. This has quickly become one of my family's very favorite soup recipes.
Provided by ReneePaj
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Noodle Soup Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water until partially cooked through but not yet soft, about 5 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water until cooled completely.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir carrots, celery, and onion in hot oil until the vegetables begin to soften and the onion becomes translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Season mixture with thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf; continue cooking another 30 seconds before pouring chicken broth into the pot.
- Bring the broth to a boil. Partially cover the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the vegetables are just tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir orzo, lemon juice, and lemon zest into the broth; add chicken. Cook until the chicken and orzo are heated through, about 5 minutes. Add baby spinach; cook until the spinach wilts into the broth and the orzo is tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with lemon slices and Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 186.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
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Saim Agzal
[email protected]This soup is delicious! The lemon flavor is perfect and the chicken is so tender. I love the addition of the orzo, it makes the soup hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Rehan Naseer
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon soup, but this one was surprisingly good. The lemon flavor is subtle and not overpowering. The chicken is tender and the orzo is cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this soup again.
Wood Noob Ltd
[email protected]This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The lemon flavor is refreshing and the chicken is tender and juicy. The orzo adds a nice texture and the soup is very filling. I would definitely make this soup again.
Christian Renn
[email protected]This soup is delicious and easy to make. The lemon flavor is perfect and the chicken is so tender. I love the addition of the orzo, it makes the soup hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Lex Effect
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a very affordable meal. The soup is flavorful and easy to make. I would definitely make this soup again.
MD:Sojib Mahmud
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon soup, but this one was surprisingly good. The lemon flavor is subtle and not overpowering. The chicken is tender and the orzo is cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this soup again.
Elizabeth Kurschner
[email protected]This soup is delicious! The lemon flavor is perfect and the chicken is so tender. I love the addition of the orzo, it makes the soup hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this soup again.
amna yasin
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The soup is flavorful and easy to make. I would definitely make this soup again.
Leku Godfrey
[email protected]This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The lemon flavor is refreshing and the chicken is tender and juicy. The orzo adds a nice texture and the soup is very filling. I would definitely make this soup again.
md Abusaid islam
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The soup is creamy, flavorful, and packed with chicken and orzo. I highly recommend this recipe!
Shumalia ali
[email protected]This soup is delicious! The lemon flavor is subtle but really brightens up the dish. The chicken is tender and the orzo is cooked perfectly. I also like that it's a relatively healthy soup, which is a bonus. I will definitely be making this soup agai
Dusty Brossart
[email protected]I was looking for a new soup recipe to try and this one caught my eye. I'm glad I tried it because it's now one of my favorites! The lemon and chicken flavors are a perfect combination and the orzo adds a nice texture. I also love that it's a one-pot
Jinu Rina
[email protected]This lemon chicken orzo soup is a must-try! It's easy to make and packed with flavor. The chicken is tender and juicy, the orzo is cooked perfectly, and the lemon broth is tangy and refreshing. I added a few extra vegetables, like carrots and celery,