Greek-style Spinach and Orzo Chicken Soup - Chicken Farmers

Greek-style Spinach and Orzo Chicken Soup - Chicken Farmers

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This delicious, comforting soup is like a Greek version of minestrone. Packed with spinach and tomatoes, it is the perfect slow cooker recipe to have on hand in…

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 lb (0.7 kg) bone-in, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
  • 1 cup (250 mL) leek(s), light green and white part, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red pepper(s), seeded, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) cinnamon, ground
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) hot red chili pepper flakes
  • 4 sprigs dill, fresh
  • 1 cup (250 mL) canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice, fresh
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) lemon zest
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) sea salt
  • 5 cups (1.25 L) water
  • 1 cup (250 mL) orzo
  • 8 cups (2 L) baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) dill, fresh, minced
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • 2 whole wheat pita, large

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