Still cold? Need a warm-up? A comforting bowl of Lemon Orzo Chicken Soup is just what you need for the weekend.
Cook's Notes: Use a rotisserie chicken as a time saver.
Ingredients:
- 3 large pieces of cooked chicken, shredded or diced chicken
- 1 cup each sweet onions, celery, carrots, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, diced
- 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon each parsley, thyme, rosemary, tarragon
- 1 container 48 oz. chicken broth (low sodium)
- 3/4 cup dried orzo
- 1 small-medium lemon (zest and juice)
- 3 cups torn spinach leaves, stems removed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garnish: chopped fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese
Directions:
- Heat oil and sauté carrots, celery, onion, and garlic for 2 minutes. Then cover and sweat veggies on low, about 8 minutes.
- Uncover and add in spices, broth, and orzo. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer just until orzo is al dente, about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, mix in lemon juice, and zest. Add in cooked chicken pieces and spinach leaves. Heat until spinach leaves are wilted.
- Optional adding in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese right before serving.
- Since orzo will absorb liquid more broth may be needed to add to leftovers.
Mmmmm - What a great, hearty, comfort food! I love orzo - Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party. I appreciate your posts - have a fabulous week,
ReplyDeleteThis looks so good! I often make lemony noodle soups like this in the inter after roasting a chicken. They're SO satisfying and feed us for days! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt does sound comforting and delicious; I have pinned to try very soon, thank you for sharing!
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