Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 60 min
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