While we’re all experiencing spring fever, this cold and flu season may have you experiencing a different kind of fever. These recent cold spells outside have us all craving a warm cozy soup, and this One Pot Lemon Chicken Orzo is just what the doctor ordered. Throw in a rotisserie chicken as a shortcut, toast up a slice of bread or chop up a fresh salad, and snuggle up by the fire with this warm bowl of soup.

One Pot Lemon Chicken Orzo

Cook time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 shallot, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• ½ cup shredded parmesan
• 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
• 2 cups spinach
• 1 lemon
• 2 cups uncooked orzo
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper

Instructions:

1. Add olive oil to a large pot over medium-high heat and sauté the garlic and shallot for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
2. Add chicken broth, water, pepper flakes, salt, orzo and the zest and the juice of 1 whole lemon to the pot.
3. Bring it to a boil, reduce to a simmer, then cover and cook for 10 min or until all the liquid is absorbed.
4. Remove from heat. Stir in the parmesan, then stir in the spinach and chicken.
5. Serve topped with more parmesan.

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