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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Rotisserie chicken and orzo with a lemon broth and spinach.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a pot and cook the carrot for 3 minutes.
  2. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
  3. Add the orzo and cook for 8 to 9 minutes until tender.
  4. Stir in the chicken and spinach and simmer until the spinach wilts.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in the lemon juice, and serve.

Notes

Add the lemon juice off the heat so it stays bright and fresh.