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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

By ReneePaj • Noodle Soup • Cuisine?
4.76 Prep: 20m Cook: 60m
Ingredients:
  • 8 ounces orzo pasta
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 3 medium carrots, chopped, or more to taste
  • 3 ribs celery, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 (32 ounce) cartons fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 8 ounces cooked chicken breast, chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
  • 1 lemon, sliced for garnish
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025