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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from Greece, Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is a comforting dish often enjoyed during colder months. It reflects the Mediterranean love for fresh ingredients and bright flavors, particularly the use of lemon which adds a refreshing twist. Today, this soup is cherished globally, often adapted with various herbs and vegetables.

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6 servings
Servings4
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup chopped onion (yellow or white)
2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2-3 garlic cloves)
½ cup celery cut in ½-inch pieces (1 rib)
1 cup carrot cut in ½-inch pieces (1 medium carrot)
¼-½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste after pressure cooking)
¼ teaspoon crushed black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1 sprig rosemary
4 cups chicken broth or stock
½-¾ pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cut in ½-inch pieces)
⅓ cup orzo (whole-wheat or white)
2 cups baby spinach leaves (roughly chopped)
1-2 tablespoons lemon juice (add to taste)
2 tablespoon chopped parsley (garnish)
1

Preheat the Instant Pot on Saute mode for about 30 seconds. Add olive oil, onions, carrots, celery, minced garlic, rosemary sprig, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.

2

Next, add the broth, chicken pieces, and orzo. Stir it well. Cancel Saute.

3

Select Pressure Cook and set 3 minutes on high pressure, vent set in sealing position.

4

When the time is up, wait 5 minutes, then release the remaining pressure in bursts to prevent any soup from leaking from the vent. Open the lid when the pin drops.

5

Stir in chopped spinach leaves and close the lid for 2-3 minutes, so spinach wilts down a bit. Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Check for seasoning and add more salt or lemon juice if needed. Serve in bowls and enjoy!

Equipment Needed

Instant Pot

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