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Creamy lemon chicken orzo soup in a bowl, garnished with fresh herbs

Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

A comforting and bright soup featuring tender chicken, creamy broth, and zesty lemon that elevates weeknight meals into a warm and cozy experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Comfort, Mediterranean
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 2 cup carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Add the shredded chicken and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Stir in the orzo and cook according to package instructions until tender.
  5. Once the orzo is cooked, add the fresh spinach, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with additional lemon zest or spinach if desired.

Notes

For a vegan version, replace chicken with mushrooms or lentils and use coconut cream instead of heavy cream. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta.