Now it’s time to make this delightful Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup! Follow these simple steps to create this incredible dish:

1. Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
2. Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
3. Cook Chicken: Place the chicken breasts into the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Simmer: Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
5. Remove Chicken: Carefully remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks. Set aside.
6. Cook Orzo: Add the orzo pasta to the pot and let it cook according to the package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes.
7. Add Greens: In the last few minutes of cooking, stir in the fresh spinach or kale and shredded chicken back into the soup.
8. Season: Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
9. Serve: Once the orzo is al dente and the greens are wilted, remove from heat.
10. Garnish: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

By following these steps, you’ll create a warm and inviting bowl of Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup effortlessly.