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dairy free lemon orzo soup in 2 bowls
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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

A creamy dairy free Greek inspired soup.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Keyword Healthy Dairy-free Soup
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 291kcal
Author Marissa

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. chicken breasts
  • ¾ cup orzo pasta
  • 1 large lemon
  • 2 eggs
  • 5 cups spinach
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • ½ diced white onion
  • 2 tablespoon minced garlic

Instructions

  • Set Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil, onion, and garlic; cook until fragrant.
  • Add chicken breast and chicken broth. Pressure cook for 12–15 minutes, then shred chicken.
  • Switch back to sauté mode, bring broth to a boil, and add orzo. Cook until orzo is tender. (About 7 minutes)
  • In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, lemon juice, and zest. Slowly whisk in a few tablespoons of hot broth to temper the eggs.
  • Stir the egg-lemon mixture back into the soup. Turn off sauté mode.
  • Add spinach and stir until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 935mg | Potassium: 967mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2477IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg