Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with Jersey Spinach

A bright and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired soup featuring tender chicken, orzo pasta, tangy lemon, and fresh Jersey spinach, enriched with Jersey dairy.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

485 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£3.39/serving

Season:

🌸 Spring•☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Dinner•Soup

Cuisine:

Jersey•Italian•Mediterranean

Main Ingredient:

Chicken•Pasta

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

1poundChicken breasts(Boneless, skinless)

£5.50

2tablespoonsJersey butter(Unsalted)

£0.60

1Yellow onion(Diced)

£0.40

2Carrots(Medium, diced)

£0.20

2Celery stalks(Diced)

£0.30

1cupJersey Royal potatoes(diced small)

£1.20

3clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.25

6cupsChicken broth(Low sodium)

£1.50

0.5cupOrzo pasta

£0.30

5ouncesFresh Jersey spinach(Roughly chopped)

£1.75

1Lemon(Juice and zest)

£0.50

0.3cupFresh parsley(Chopped)

£0.60

1teaspoonDried oregano

£0.10

To tasteSalt

£0.05

To tasteBlack pepper(Freshly ground)

£0.05

0.3cupJersey Milk(Full-fat)

£0.25

Total Cost

£13.55

£3.39 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the Jersey butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, and Jersey Royal potatoes and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
2.
Add the minced garlic and dried oregano and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the chicken breasts and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 15-20 minutes. Check with a thermometer to ensure an internal temperature of 165F.
4.
Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
5.
Add the orzo pasta to the pot and cook according to package directions, usually about 8-10 minutes, or until tender. Add the small diced Jersey Royal Potatoes during the orzo pasta cooking time as well, checking for tenderness.
6.
Stir in the fresh Jersey spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
7.
Remove from heat. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh parsley. Add Jersey Milk.
8.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (400g)

485 kcal / 2029 kJ

Carbs

32g

12% of RDA

Fat

19g

27% of RDA

Protein

45g

90% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

5 g

17% of RDA

Sugar

7 g

8% of RDA

Sodium

750 mg

33% of RDA

Saturated Fat

10 g

50% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.

Adjust the amount of lemon juice to your preference.

You can add other vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers to the soup.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Cooking Equipment

Large pot or Dutch oven

Cutting board

Knife

Wine Pairings

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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with Jersey Spinach

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