A delicious and healthy chicken and spinach lemon soup that is easy to make and full of flavor.
A delicious and healthy chicken and spinach lemon soup that is easy to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cups spinach fresh
- 1 Lemon juice
- 1 Lemon zest
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes. Remove chicken from pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onion and garlic. Cook until onion is translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and water to the pot. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in orzo pasta and let cook for 8-10 minutes, until pasta is al dente.
- Add cooked chicken back to the pot. Stir in spinach, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until spinach is wilted.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 35gFat: 10gFiber: 3g
This soup is amazing! So refreshing and perfect for a cold day. My family loved it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
SO YUMMY. Even my picky kids liked it!!! 💖
never made soup before. But this was easy and turned out good!
I dunno about the lemon. Seems weird for soup.
I actually think lemon can add a nice zest to the soup! It wakes up the flavors. Give it a try!
I think there were too many ingredients. Dificult to prepare as a beginner.
Too much lemon for my taste, it overtakes everything. I like lemon but not this much.
Lemon’s supposed to be tangy but too much can ruin it… I might cut it down next time.
I thought the lemon really brightened up the soup! Maybe you just used too much? 😅
This soup is a game changer! So fresh and zesty. My family loved it!
Quick and easy recipe, but I think there are better chicken soups out there. Just okay. ⭐⭐⭐
Nah, I make a better one with a lot more spices and veggies. This sounds too basic for me.
I actually loved this soup! The lemon really brightens it up. I wouldn’t say it’s the best ever, but for a quick meal, it does the job!
Too lemony for my taste, but the chicken was cooked great! Maybe cut back on the lemon juice? 🤔
Too much lemon? How can that be? It’s a lemon soup! 😅 But I guess everyone likes it different.
I think the lemon gives it a nice zing! Maybe you just need to balance it with some more spices? 🌿
I had a hard time with the orzo. It got mushy! Next time, I will try a different pasta. 😕
Chiken was really tender and the spinich adds a nice touch. Will make again!
Love this! I added some carrots and celery for extra crunch. Will make again! ❤️✨
Had a little trouble finding orzo in stores, but it was worth the hunt! Yummy!
Glad you found the orzo! It’s such a tasty addition to the soup. I loved it too! 😋
Orzo? What’s that? Is it like rice or somethin’? I just used regular pasta and it turned out fine.
Omg, how much soup does this make? My whole family is here and we can’t stop eatin it!
Wow, that’s awesome! I love how everyone is enjoying it! This recipe makes about 6 servings, perfect for a family gathering.