Chicken Soup with Orzo Pasta, Lemon, and Spinach
Votes: 1
Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
Nutritional value per serving:
Calories 200, total fat 10 G., saturated fats 2 G., proteins 19 G., carbohydrates 10 G., fiber 1 G., cholesterol 44 mg, sodium 624 mg, sugar 2 G.
Calories 200, total fat 10 G., saturated fats 2 G., proteins 19 G., carbohydrates 10 G., fiber 1 G., cholesterol 44 mg, sodium 624 mg, sugar 2 G.
If you love chicken noodle soup but are looking for a twist on your signature recipe, try this soup with orzo pasta, spinach, lemon, and dill. All these ingredients infuse it with a wonderfully fresh flavor. Light and vibrant, this soup is perfect for both summer and cooler weather.
The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
Ingredients for the recipe:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 4 cups lightly salted chicken broth
- 1/3 cup dry orzo pasta
- 2.5 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill + sprigs for serving
- Zest of half a lemon
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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add the orzo. Cook until the pasta is tender, about 7 minutes.
- Add the chicken and let it warm through. Add the spinach and stir until wilted. Remove from heat and stir in the dill and lemon zest. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Serve garnished with dill.
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