Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup: A Cozy, Comforting Delight
Enjoy a warm bowl of Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup, perfect for cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add chicken breast and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in orzo and cook until tender.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and lemon juice.
- Add spinach and parsley, and cook for 2 more minutes.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
- For a thicker soup, reduce the amount of broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg