Lemon Chicken & Orzo Soup
Lemon Chicken & Orzo Soup
I know I always say this but this Soup recipe is so delicious and really easy to make! It’s hearty and has a great mix of textures from the Orzo. I also love the brightness that the Lemon adds. I used Soy Curls for the Chicken which are made from Non GMO Soy Beans and are an all natural source of plant protein. I’ve linked the company here Butler’s Soy Curls you can also find them on Amazon. You can also easily substitute Chic Peas or any other Vegan Chicken that you like.
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups Butler’s Soy Curls (you can sub 1 can of Chic Peas)
1/2 med Onion Chopped
2 cloves of Garlic minced 2 Celery Stalks chopped 2 Carrots peeled and chopped
2 Tbsp (30g) Vegan Butter
1 Tbsp (23ml) of Oil 2 tsp (10g) of Poultry Seasoning (it’s just a blend of herbs, no chicken) 1 1/2 tsp (7g) of Thyme 1 Bay Leaf 2 Tbsp (30g) of Flour 6 cups (1420ml) of No Chicken Broth ( I use Edward & Sons No Chicken Bouillon Cubes) 1 cup (226g) dry Orzo (uncooked) 2 cups (65g) Spinach chopped 1/3 cup (78ml) Lemon Juice ( you can use less if you don’t like too much Lemon) Salt & Pepper to Taste
Directions
1. Break apart the Soy Curls into smaller pieces and add them to a large bowl with 1/2 tsp of Poultry Seasoning and enough Hot Water to cover them. Set aside
2. Melt the butter in the oil and sauté the onions and celery until the onions become translucent. About 4-6 minutes.
3. Add in the carrots and garlic until the garlic becomes fragrant and then add in the thyme and remaining poultry seasoning. Let cook 1-2 minutes.
4. Add in the flour and mix well to coat all the veggies. Keep mixing for a minute to help cook out the raw flour taste.
5. Add in the broth and mix well. Allow everything to come to a boil. Then lower the heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Add in the chicken soy curls, Bay leaf and cook for another 5 minutes.
7. Add in the orzo and cook for 10 minutes covered. Stir occasionally to prevent the orzo from sticking.
8. Add in the chopped spinach and once it has wilted add in the lemon juice. Season with salt & pepper before serving.
