Lemony Chicken Orzo Soup with Spinach is a healthy and comforting soup recipe perfect for cold days. This Chicken Orzo Soup can be made in Instant Pot or Crockpot as well.
Heat extra virgin olive oil in a pan. As the oil shimmers, add the chopped veggies and saute over medium-low heat for 2 minutes.
Now, add the Chicken. Also, add the flour, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Now, pour in the Chicken Broth and cover cook for 15 minutes over medium-high heat.
Now, stir in the uncooked Orzo. If all the water is absorbed, then add more broth and cover cook the orzo for 10 minutes.
Remove the Chicken From the pot and shred it using two forks. Stir in the Shredded Chicken in the Soup.
Garnish the Soup with chopped Parsley. Add Lemon juice and more salt & pepper if required. Serve hot!
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Notes
You can replace Chicken Breasts with Chicken Thighs
For more pronounced Lemon flavors, stir in 1/4 teaspoon of Lemon Juice, after you've cooked it.
You can freeze this soup, without the Orzo. Thaw and then add the Orzo to the soup.
You can replace Broth with Water.
For a creamy taste and texture, you can add some Heavy Cream.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Lemony Chicken Orzo Soup with Spinach
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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