Greek-Inspired Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
A comforting soup combining juicy chicken, tender orzo, and vibrant greens with a refreshing lemon zing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups spinach or kale
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (parsley, dill, etc.)
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables: In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic: Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the chicken breast and orzo pasta. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until chicken is cooked through and orzo is tender.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in the spinach, lemon juice, dried oregano, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
Pair with crusty bread or a side salad. For added flavor, use crumbled feta or tzatziki.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg