Name: Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with Spinach
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced; 1 cup orzo pasta; 6 cups chicken broth; 2 cups fresh spinach; 1 lemon, juiced and zested; 1 onion, diced; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 celery stalks, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp dried thyme; Salt and pepper to taste

Description

A bright and comforting soup featuring tender chicken, orzo pasta, fresh spinach, and a zesty lemon broth.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
1 cup orzo pasta
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups fresh spinach
1 lemon, juiced and zested
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and diced chicken, cooking until chicken is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Pour in chicken broth, add thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then stir in orzo and cook for 8-10 minutes until orzo is tender.
Reduce heat to low, stir in spinach and lemon juice. Cook until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat, stir in lemon zest, and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.