Happy Fall! We’re officially in my favorite season of the year and I couldn’t be more excited.
To me, fall season kicks off soup season. And this Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is one of my favorites.
I love making this soup at the end of summer and the beginning of fall because I still have plenty of my garden’s herbs left. This is a great way to use Italian parsley, rosemary, or basil that you’ve been growing.
I also love making this after I have leftover grilled or roasted chicken. This is a perfect way to use it up without wasting food!
This soup is also a great meal prep option. You can make a big batch and have lunch or dinner ready all week!
You’ll Need:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- small white onion, chopped
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 8 cups chicken broth or stock
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- fresh rosemary
- 1 can cannellini beans, drained
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup cooked pulled chicken
- handful spinach
- Italian parsley, basil, or rosemary for topping
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Directions:
Heat olive oil in a soup pot on medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes or until the veggies start to soften.
Add broth, pepper, garlic powder, and rosemary. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the orzo and cannellini beans. Cook for 8 minutes or until the orzo is done to your liking.
Finally, add the lemon juice, chicken, and spinach. Let cook for a few minutes until the spinach is wilted.
Serve with fresh rosemary, Italian parsley, or basil.
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small white onion, chopped
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 8 cups chicken broth or stock
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary
- 1 can cannellini beans, drained
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup cooked pulled chicken
- handful spinach
- Italian parsley, basil, or rosemary for topping
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a soup pot on medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes or until the veggies start to soften.
- Add broth, pepper, garlic powder, and rosemary. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the orzo and cannellini beans. Cook for 8 minutes or until the orzo is done to your liking.
- Finally, add the lemon juice, chicken, and spinach. Let cook for a few minutes until the spinach is wilted.
- Serve with fresh rosemary, Italian parsley, or basil.
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Serves: 6 servings
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 386.24 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 12.53 g | 19.3% | |
| Saturated Fat 2.81 g | 14.1% | |
| Trans Fat 0.02 g | ||
| Cholesterol 27.1 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium 511.66 mg | 21.3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 46.93 g | 15.6% | |
| Dietary Fiber 5.94 g | 23.8% | |
| Sugars 7.75 g | ||
| Protein 21.41 g | ||
| Vitamin A 24.35 % | Vitamin C 15.06 % | |
| Calcium 10.31 % | Iron 22.92 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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