Description
A bright and refreshing soup perfect for spring, featuring tender chicken, orzo pasta, and vibrant vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and carrots, sautéing until softened.
- Pour in the chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.
- Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, spinach, lemon juice, and zest. Cook until the spinach is wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- This soup is best served fresh but can be reheated later.
- Adding more lemon can enhance the brightness of the soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg