One Pot Chicken Orzo Soup
A comforting and easy one pot chicken orzo soup made with tender chicken, vegetables, and orzo pasta in a flavorful broth. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
1 cup orzo pasta
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Add shredded cooked chicken, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add orzo pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender.
Stir in chopped baby spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in fresh lemon juice.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve hot.