Copycat Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

This hearty lemon-chicken soup recreates a favorite recipe from a famous sandwich shop. It's easy to make and is packed with healthy veggies and orzo!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 204 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 2 stalks chopped celery
• 2 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 6 baby carrots, diced into bite-sized pieces
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.25 cup lemon juice
• 0.5 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach, roughly chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine chicken broth, chicken breasts, spinach, carrots, celery, orzo pasta, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large stockpot over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables and pasta are tender, about 30 minutes.

Step 2

Add lemon juice in small amounts, stirring well and tasting after each addition to adjust flavor to taste.