Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in orzo and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered until partially cooked through but not yet soft, about 5 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water until cooled completely.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion; cook and stir until vegetables begin to soften and onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Season mixture with thyme, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper; continue cooking another 30 seconds before pouring chicken broth into the pot.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Bring broth to a boil. Partially cover the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until vegetables are just tender, about 10 minutes.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Stir orzo, lemon juice, and lemon zest into broth; add chicken. Cook until chicken and orzo are heated through, about 5 minutes. Add baby spinach; cook until spinach wilts into broth and orzo is tender, 2 to 3 minutes.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with lemon slices and Parmesan cheese.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Enjoy!'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)

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