Description
A light and healthy chicken orzo soup packed with tender chicken, vegetables, and orzo pasta, perfect for a low-calorie meal that’s both comforting and nutritious.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
3/4 cup orzo pasta
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until vegetables are softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Add the whole chicken breasts to the boiling broth. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and set aside to cool slightly.
Add orzo pasta, dried thyme, and dried oregano to the broth. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until the orzo is tender.
While the orzo cooks, shred the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
Add chopped spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
Stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice.
Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
