lemony chicken, orzo, and spinach soup

Name: Lemony Chicken, Orzo, and Spinach Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 - thawed skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced; 2 quart(s) low-sodium chicken broth (pacific foods brand is great); 1 cup(s) orzo pasta, uncooked; 4 large eggs lightly beaten; 2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice (more or less to taste); 1-2 pound(s) fresh baby spinach; - seasonings to taste - i used paprika, onion and garlic powder, and trader joe's 21 seasoning salute

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Tracy Q

Phoenix, AZ

Updated on Jul 5, 2013

I have Meniere's, so I need to maintain a Low-sodium lifestyle to retain my hearing. Beware of reduced sodium labeling as it's not truly low-sodium! If you want more salt flavor, you can always add it.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 30 Min

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yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 - thawed skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced
2 quarts low-sodium chicken broth (pacific foods brand is great)
1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
4 large eggs lightly beaten
2 tablespoons lemon juice (more or less to taste)
1-2 pound fresh baby spinach
- seasonings to taste - i used paprika, onion and garlic powder, and trader joe's 21 seasoning salute

How To Make lemony chicken, orzo, and spinach soup

Step 1

In a stock pot, bring broth to boil on high. Add lemon juice and seasonings. Add diced chicken breasts. Add orzo and cook until tender - approx. 7-10 mins. Reduce temp. to medium-high (6.5-7)

Step 2

While stirring constantly, slowly pour in beaten eggs until they cook into threads. Add spinach. Stir occasionally until spinach is fully wilted. Taste for seasoning, and adjust as needed.
Step 3

Serve hot with crusty garlic bread.
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