Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped yellow onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Fresh dill for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add chopped celery and onion, and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
3. Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning, and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
4. Pour in chicken broth and season with salt and pepper.
5. Bring to a simmer, then add shredded chicken and orzo pasta.
6. Cook according to orzo package directions, or until tender (about 8-10 minutes).
7. Stir in fresh spinach and lemon juice until spinach is wilted.
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh dill.