LEMON ORZO CHICKEN SOUP WITH SPINACH

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Make and share this Lemon Orzo Chicken Soup With Spinach recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LRFoley

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large lemon, juice and zest of
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon thyme
2 cups Baby Spinach, roughly chopped
1 1/2 cups orzo pasta, uncooked
8 cups chicken broth
1 -2 cup cooked chicken, shredded
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, to top

Steps:

  • Het olive oil in a large stock pot. Add onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes. Add lemon zest, red pepper flakes and thyme and cook another 3 minutes. Add spinach and orzo, stir to coat, and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken broth, lemon juice and shreddeed chicken. Bring to a light simmer and cook for 12 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk the 2 tablespoons water with the cornstarch until smooth. Whisk mixture into soup and allow the soup to thicken slightly. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.9, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 13.7, Sodium 778, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.2, Protein 14.1

Jeff Macey
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Great soup!


Dandre Heath
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This soup is delicious! The lemon flavor is very refreshing and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I also like the addition of spinach, which adds a nice pop of color and flavor.


Beatrice Santu
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. The chicken is tender and juicy, the orzo is perfectly cooked, and the spinach adds a nice pop of color and flavor. The lemon really brightens up the soup and gives it a refreshing taste. I will def


tiff Odong
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken is tender and juicy, the orzo is perfectly cooked, and the spinach adds a nice pop of color and flavor. The lemon really brightens


Kavshsbs Aosve
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I'm not a huge fan of soup, but this one is really good. The lemon flavor is very refreshing and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I also like the addition of spinach, which adds a nice pop of color and flavor.


Mubashar jutt
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love the tangy flavor of the lemon and the tender chicken. The orzo and spinach add a nice texture and flavor as well. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Jasam khan 4U Gaming
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the fact that it's so healthy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Africa Ntsodo
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken is tender and juicy, the orzo is perfectly cooked, and the spinach adds a nice pop of color and flavor. The lemon really brightens up the soup and gives it a refreshing


Bill Wilmot
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I've made this soup a few times now and it's always a winner. It's so flavorful and comforting, and it's also really easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in a pot and let it simmer.


Siyam Khab
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit with my family. Everyone loved the bright, citrusy flavor. The soup is also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Ember
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This soup is delicious! The lemon flavor is very refreshing and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I also like the addition of spinach, which adds a nice pop of color and flavor.


johnson marucha
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. The chicken is tender and juicy, the orzo is perfectly cooked, and the spinach adds a nice pop of color and flavor. The lemon really brightens up the soup and gives it a refreshing taste. I will def


bongane Xaba
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken is tender and juicy, the orzo is perfectly cooked, and the spinach adds a nice pop of color and flavor. The lemon really brightens


Academic Future
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I'm not a huge fan of soup, but this one is really good. The lemon flavor is very refreshing and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I also like the addition of spinach, which adds a nice pop of color and flavor.


Kubura Munir
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love the tangy flavor of the lemon and the tender chicken. The orzo and spinach add a nice texture and flavor as well. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Kamusiime Gilbert
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the fact that it's so healthy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.


The kayanba24 #vlog
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken is tender and juicy, the orzo is perfectly cooked, and the spinach adds a nice pop of color and flavor. The lemon really brightens up the soup and gives it a refreshing


Kyle Lawson
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I've made this soup a few times now and it's always a winner. It's so flavorful and comforting, and it's also really easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in a pot and let it simmer.


Lydiah Nangy
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family. Everyone loved the bright, citrusy flavor. The soup is also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


grimmer pluz
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This soup is simply delicious! The combination of lemon, orzo, chicken, and spinach is perfect. I especially love the tangy flavor of the lemon. I will definitely be making this soup again.