It does, however, add a chunk of time to this recipe. Salt & Pepper: I have listed the amount of salt and pepper that I thought was necessary for this recipe, but you can always start with less and add more to taste at the end of a recipe.White Wine: I love the layer of flavor that white wine brings to this recipe, read more on this below.I recommend using a low sodium chicken stock so you have better control over the salt content. Chicken Stock: This is what gives the soup it’s back bone.Thyme, oregano, & bay leaves: These simple herbs pair beautifully in this soup, though you could certainly experiment and try others.Garlic: The fresh garlic in this recipe is subtle enough that it doesn’t over power, but rather lends another layer of flavor.Carrots, celery, & onion:This trio of vegetables works together perfectly in this soup as it does in so many recipes.Spinach:The addition of spinach in this soup helps to make it a really nutritious dinner.Fresh Lemon: While fresh lemon may sound odd in a soup, it gives it this bright and fresh flavor I think you will really love.Orzo: This small pasta is perfect in this recipe, but you can swap it out for whole wheat orzo or another small pasta like ditalini.Chicken:We are using boneless skinless chicken breasts in this recipe, though you could always use chicken thighs and follow the method used in my Chicken Noodle Soup.The ingredients for this soup are simple enough, but when combined they have the best flavor. Return the chicken to the pot, stir in the spinach, and add the lemon and lemon zest. Remove the chicken from the soup, and add the orzo, cooking it to the length of time indicated on the box. Cook it until the chicken registers 165 degrees. Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce it to a simmer. Add chicken stock, bay leaves, and chicken. ![]() Using white wine, deglaze the pan, scraping up all the brown bits from sautéing the vegetables. In a heavy bottomed pot, heat olive oil and then saute the celery, onion, and carrots with the garlic and herbs until the vegetables are soft. Thank you! How to Make Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup ![]() Made it today and thought I would have leftovers…didn’t happen… it was so good and different than anyone expected.
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