Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2-3 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 medium carrots, sliced
  • 6c chicken broth
  • 2c water
  • juice of 2 lemons
  • 1-2c cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
  • 1c orzo, uncooked
  • 2c fresh spinach, torn or minced
  • 2-4Tbsp fresh basil, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • olive oil

Instruction

  • In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, heat about 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and carrot and cook until translucent and tender. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  • Add chicken broth, water, and lemon juice.
  • Add chicken and orzo.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until orzo is tender, about 10-15 minutes. Stir in spinach and basil.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.