Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Ingredients

Check off each ingredient as you get it ready.

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
• ¾ cup orzo
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Salt and pepper

How to make it

1. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and a pinch of salt in oil for 6–8 minutes. Add garlic for 30 seconds.

2. Add broth and chicken. Simmer until chicken reaches 165°F; remove, shred, and return to the pot.

3. Add orzo and simmer until tender. Stir in spinach until wilted.

4. Turn heat low, add lemon juice, and season to taste.