Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup | Family Meals in Heels

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped into 1-inch pieces
• 4 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 3 ribs celery, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 2 bay leaves
• 3/4 cup orzo pasta, dry
• 1/3 cup lemon juice (juice from approx. 3 lemons)
• 1 1/2 cups spinach, raw
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• salt
• black pepper