Recipe Name

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Macros:

Protein: 38g
Carbs: 45g
Fat: 5g

It’s finally Fall, which means that soups and stews are back! This lemon chicken orzo soup falls under that umbrella and is perfect for this time of year. Beyond being a great dish for the Fall, this lemon chicken orzo soup is, of course, macro-friendly. It’s a fantastic flexible dieting meal, especially for those who are low on fat and need to hit their protein and carbs!

Serving Details:

Servings: 2
Serving Size: 636g
Calories: 380

Directions:

1 Place chicken and 1/2 cup of chicken broth in slow cooker for 3-4 hours on high.
2 Meanwhile dice onion, celery and carrot and place into large pot on medium/high heat (be sure to add a little oil if your pots and pans require it!).
3 Cook for 10-15 minutes until onion becomes translucent & vegetables become soft.
4 Add chicken broth, lemon juice and zest to the vegetable mix.
5 Add paprika, salt, pepper and parsley to the soup then bring to a simmer.
6 Once the soup has reached a simmer, add the orzo pasta & baby spinach leaves and let it simmer for a further 10-15 minutes.
7 Once chicken is cooked through, remove from slow cooker and shred before adding to the soup mix.
8 Stir carefully to combine.
9 Serve & enjoy.