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Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

A lemon broth with chicken and orzo that cooks on low all day!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 2 tbsp chopped dill

Method
 

  1. Add the chicken, onion, carrots, and broth to a slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
  3. Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
  4. Stir in the orzo and cook 20 minutes on high until tender.
  5. Add the lemon juice, spinach, and dill just before serving.

Notes

Stir in the orzo at the end so it doesn't overcook into the broth.