Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 266 calories, 30g of protein, and 4g of fat. For $2.36 per serving, this recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 32 people were impressed by this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. A mixture of dried basil, carrots, fresh dill, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. Winter will be even more special with this recipe. It is brought to you by Well Plated. Overall, this recipe earns a super spoonacular score of 86%. Chicken Lemon Orzo Soup, Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup, and Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup are very similar to this recipe.
Servings: 6
Preparation duration: 15 minutes
Cooking duration: 120 minutes
Ingredients:
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 medium carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
3 medium stalks celery, diced (about 1 cup)
7 cups Simple Truth Organic Low Sodium Chicken Broth
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
1 cup whole wheat orzo
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat
3 cups roughly chopped, loosely packed spinach (about 3 ounces)
Equipment:
slow cooker
Cooking instruction summary:
Lightly coat a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place the chicken in the bottom, then season with salt and pepper. Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, basil, and orzo. Pour the chicken broth over the top.Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 30 minuteson high or 4 to 6 hours on low. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred or chop, then return to the slow cooker. Add the spinach, lemon juice, and dill. If you desire a thinner soup, add a bit of water or additional chicken broth. Cover and turn the heat to high for 5 minutes, just until the spinach wilts. Taste and add additional salt and pepper as desired. Enjoy warm.
Step by step:
1. Lightly coat a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
2. Place the chicken in the bottom, then season with salt and pepper.
3. Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, basil, and orzo.
4. Pour the chicken broth over the top.Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 30 minuteson high or 4 to 6 hours on low.
5. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred or chop, then return to the slow cooker.
6. Add the spinach, lemon juice, and dill. If you desire a thinner soup, add a bit of water or additional chicken broth. Cover and turn the heat to high for 5 minutes, just until the spinach wilts. Taste and add additional salt and pepper as desired. Enjoy warm.
Nutrition Information:
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