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bowl or easy lemon chicken orzo soup in a white bowl with lemon slices and spinach
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Easy Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Easy Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is pure comfort in a bowl! It's a hearty soup that uses everyday ingredients. This lemony tasty soup will become a family favorite!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
  • 3 chicken thighs, boneless skinless or 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 4 cups Chicken stock
  • ½ cup orzo
  • 3 cups Spinach
  • ¼ cup lemon juice

Instructions

  • Pour oil into a dutch oven and add all vegetables except spinach. Cook for about 5 minutes on medium, just until the vegetables start to soften. 
  • Add chicken, seasonings, and bay leaves to the pot and pour stock over top. Bring to a boil and cook on high until chicken is cooked thoroughly (about 20 minutes). Remove chicken thighs and set aside. 
  • Add orzo and cook to desired doneness. While orzo cooks, use two forks to shred the chicken. 
  • Return heat to medium and add spinach, lemon juice, and shredded chicken to the pot. Cook just until spinach is wilted. Serve immediately. 

Notes

Notes: 
  • If making ahead, don’t add orzo until the day you will be serving. 
  • This soup freezes well, but spinach and orzo should not be added before freezing.