Lemony Chicken and Dill Soup

Name: Lemony Chicken and Dill Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil; 3 medium carrots, sliced; 3 stalks celery, slice; 1/2 medium onion; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 8 c. low-sodium chicken broth; 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total); 2 bay leaves; 3 sprig fresh thyme; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2/3 c. orzo; 4 c. packed fresh baby spinach; 3 tbsp. chopped fresh dill; 1 tbsp. finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 lb. baguette; 1/4 c. olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

By Marian Cooper CairnsPublished: Feb 4, 2015

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Brian Woodcock

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Cal/Serv:

366

This chicken soup is sure to warm hearts and stomachs!

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Ingredients

For soup:

2 Tbsp. olive oil
3 medium carrots, sliced
3 stalks celery, slice
1/2 medium onion
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
2 bay leaves
3 sprig fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup orzo
4 cups packed fresh baby spinach
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill
1 Tbsp. finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

For Garlic Toast

1 lb. baguette
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic and sauté until onions are soft, 4 to 6 minutes. Add broth, chicken, bay leaves, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the internal temperature of chicken reaches 165 degrees F, 24 to 26 minutes.
2. Step 2Discard bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Remove chicken to a bowl and shred, with two forks, into bite-size pieces. Stir pasta into broth and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add spinach, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, and shredded chicken. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Step 3Serve with Garlic Toast (see below).
4. Step 4To make the garlic toast: Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Stir together the olive oil garlic and brush over bread. Season with salt and pepper. Bake at 375 degrees F until crisp and golden, 8 to 10 minutes.