Best Lemon Chicken Soup With Orzo Pinch Of Yum Recipes

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LEMON, CHICKEN AND ORZO SOUP WITH SPINACH



Lemon, Chicken and Orzo Soup with Spinach image

Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 carrot, sliced into thin rounds
1 rib celery, thinly sliced
1 small onion, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup dry orzo
2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
3 cups lightly packed baby spinach
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus sprigs for serving
1/2 lemon, zested

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the carrot, celery, onion, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and stir in the orzo. Cook until the orzo is just tender, about 7 minutes.
  • Add the chicken and simmer until heated through. Add the spinach and stir until wilted. Remove from the heat and stir in the dill and lemon zest. Season with additional salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with additional dill.

LEMON CHICKEN ORZO SOUP



Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup image

Inspired by Panera Bread's version, this soup delivers on flavor. Tender chicken in a lemony broth with orzo pasta, carrots, onions, celery, and baby spinach. This has quickly become one of my family's very favorite soup recipes.

Provided by ReneePaj

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 ounces orzo pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 carrots, chopped, or more to taste
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 bay leaf
3 (32 ounce) cartons fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
½ cup fresh lemon juice
1 lemon, zested
8 ounces cooked chicken breast, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
1 lemon, sliced for garnish
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water until partially cooked through but not yet soft, about 5 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water until cooled completely.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir carrots, celery, and onion in hot oil until the vegetables begin to soften and the onion becomes translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Season mixture with thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf; continue cooking another 30 seconds before pouring chicken broth into the pot.
  • Bring the broth to a boil. Partially cover the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the vegetables are just tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir orzo, lemon juice, and lemon zest into the broth; add chicken. Cook until the chicken and orzo are heated through, about 5 minutes. Add baby spinach; cook until the spinach wilts into the broth and the orzo is tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with lemon slices and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 186.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

COPYCAT LEMON CHICKEN ORZO SOUP



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I fell in love with this seasonal soup last summer while it was at that famous fancy sandwich shop, and I was determined to recreate it. It's an easy soup to make and it's been a huge favorite in our house ever since. I make it almost weekly. Don't tell that fancy sandwich shop, but I think this is actually better than theirs! Garnish with fresh lemon slices.

Provided by shannonferger

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups chicken broth
2 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breasts
½ (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach, roughly chopped
6 baby carrots, diced into bite-sized pieces
2 stalks chopped celery
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine chicken broth, chicken breasts, spinach, carrots, celery, orzo pasta, basil, oregano, pepper, and salt in a large stockpot over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables and pasta are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Add lemon juice in small amounts, stirring well and tasting after each addition to adjust flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 32.5 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1797.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

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