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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

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This Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup combines tender chicken, fresh veggies, and orzo pasta in a flavorful broth with a zesty lemon twist. The creamy texture, balanced with savory spices and a touch of lemon, makes it the perfect comforting and light meal for any season.

Ingredients

Chicken:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 ¼ lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast (see notes)

Lemon pepper seasoning (see notes)

Seasonings:

1 teaspoon EACH: dried oregano, basil, parsley, mustard powder

½ teaspoon dried dill weed

Soup:

½ cup dry white wine (see notes)

2 tablespoons butter

1 small yellow onion, diced

¾ cup carrots, diced

2 sticks celery, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

6 cups chicken broth

1 teaspoon hot sauce

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

½ cup heavy cream

2 cups fresh spinach

½ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Juice of 1 lemon (3–4 tbsp)

¾ cup uncooked orzo

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with lemon pepper seasoning on both sides. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pot and shred once cooled.

  2. In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.

  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

  4. Pour in white wine and cook for 2-3 minutes, deglazing the pot.

  5. Add chicken broth, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings. Bring to a boil.

  6. Stir in uncooked orzo, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes until orzo is tender.

  7. Add shredded chicken, heavy cream, spinach, and grated parmesan. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until spinach wilts and soup is heated.

  8. Stir in fresh lemon juice, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Notes

Vegetarian Version: Replace chicken with chickpeas or tofu and use vegetable broth.

Spicy: Add extra hot sauce or chili flakes for more heat.

Low-Carb: Substitute orzo with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.

No Cream: Omit heavy cream or substitute with coconut milk for a dairy-free version.

Add More Veggies: Feel free to add zucchini, bell peppers, or peas.

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