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Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

A soothing and luscious one-pot Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup, packed with vegetables and tender chicken. This easy-to-make recipe will be your ultimate comfort food, ready in just 30 minutes for an inviting meal!
4
40 min
TOTAL TIME
545
CALORIES
$1.96
PER SERVING
Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Directions
8 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
40 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, until the onions are translucent.
2
Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and uncooked orzo. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often to toast the orzo.
3
Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute.
4
Gradually pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and heavy cream, stirring continuously.
5
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
6
Add the cubed chicken breasts and cook for another 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
7
Stir in the grated parmesan, baby spinach, and chopped parsley. Cover the pot and let it rest for 3-5 minutes.
8
Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.
Health Info
Macros
14g
CARBS
36g
FAT
40g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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