"Lemon Garlic Chicken and Orzo soup is the ultimate spring soup. It boasts flavors from fresh herbs, garlic, fresh spinach and carrots. The soup base has a slight lemon flavor from freshly squeezed lemon that is refreshing and delicious. It's the best kind of soup to make because it is made in one pot and can be made in less than 30 minutes. It is SO DELICIOUS and the perfect soup for any night of the week. Plus, the leftovers are just as good, if not better the next day or a day after."
Lemon Garlic Chicken and Orzo Soup
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Prep time: 12mins
Cook time: 10mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 juice of lemon
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 large chopped carrots
- 1 medium chopped onion
- 1 rotisserie chicken
- 2 tablespook fresh basil
- 2 tablepoons fresh dill
- 1 tablepoons fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach
- salt and pepper to taste
Method
Step 1
Add all ingredients to a large soup pot, EXCEPT for the spinach and lemon juice, and bring to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
Step 2
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add in the spinach and lemon. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until spinach is soft and wilted. Stir occasionally.
Step 3
Serve and top with fresh slices of lemon (optional) and additional fresh dill (optional)