Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Bright lemon, tender chicken, spinach, and silky orzo make this comforting soup feel fresh enough for any season.

⏱ 40 min total🔪 10 min prep🔥 30 min cookEasyServes 6Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup orzo
  • 3 cups spinach
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced

Directions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot and brown chicken for 4 minutes.
  2. 2Add onion and carrots; cook 5 minutes until softened.
  3. 3Stir in garlic for 30 seconds, then add broth and bring to a simmer.
  4. 4Add orzo and simmer 9 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5Return chicken to the pot and cook until fully cooked.
  6. 6Stir in spinach, lemon zest, and juice; season and serve.

💡 Add the lemon only at the end to keep the broth bright and fresh.

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