Greek Chicken-Orzo Soup Recipe

Name: Greek Chicken-Orzo Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped carrot; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 2 bay leaves; 3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup uncooked orzo; 3/4 pound chicken breast tenders, chopped; 1 cup baby spinach leaves; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 bay leaves
3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1/2 cup uncooked orzo
3/4 pound chicken breast tenders, chopped
1 cup baby spinach leaves
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

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Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Saute 6 to 8 minutes or until tender. Add bay leaves; saute 1 minute.
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Add chicken broth and water; bring to a boil. Stir in orzo; cook, uncovered, 8 minutes. Reduce heat, and stir in chicken. Simmer 5 to 6 minutes or until chicken is done. Stir in spinach; remove from heat. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes or until spinach wilts. Stir in parsley, oregano, lemon juice, pepper, and salt. Remove bay leaves. Serve immediately.
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Note: You may need to add extra broth or water when reheating.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 cup chopped carrot, 1/4 cup chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Greek Chicken-Orzo Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek Chicken-Orzo Soup

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