High Protein Chicken Orzo Soup
Elevate your comfort food game with this High Protein Chicken Orzo Soup, a warm and nourishing dish that's as hearty as it is healthy. Packed with tender shredded chicken, vibrant spinach, and delicate orzo pasta, this soup offers a balanced blend of lean protein and satisfying carbs, making it perfect for post-workout meals or wholesome family dinners. Fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion infuse the broth with natural sweetness, while a zesty splash of lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley brighten every spoonful. Ready in under an hour and featuring nutrient-rich ingredients, this easy-to-make soup is a flavorful way to fuel your day. Keywords: high protein soup recipe, chicken orzo soup, healthy dinner ideas, meal prep soup, easy soup recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 whole medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cups spinach, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Add the chicken breasts to the pot and cook them for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until they are browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside to cool slightly.
In the same pot, add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Add the sliced carrots and celery, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until it is fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, once the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred it using two forks.
Add the orzo to the pot and continue to simmer the soup for about 8-10 minutes, or until the orzo is tender.
Add the shredded chicken back into the pot, along with the chopped spinach.
Stir in the lemon juice and let the soup simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt and pepper if necessary.
Garnish the soup with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.4 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 373 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 3584 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 199.3 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.4 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.8 g | ||
| Protein | 191.4 g | 383% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 512 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 20.5 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 2402 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
