Lemon Chicken and Orzo Soup

Here’s another easy and super delicious soup! It’s hearty and comforting, perfect to throw together

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

1 1/2 cups Soy Curls (you can sub 1 can chic peas)
1/2 med Onion chopped
2 cloves Garlic minced
2 Celery stalks chopped
2 Carrots peeled and chopped
2 Tbsp of Vegan Butter
1 Tbsp Grape Seed Oil
2 tsp Poultry Seasoning
1 1/2 tsp of Thyme
2 Tbsp Flour
6 cups of No Chicken Broth
1 cup Orzo uncooked
2 cups Spinach chopped
1/3 cup Lemon Juice
Salt & Pepper to taste

𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

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

Melt the Butter in the Grape Seed Oil and sauté the Onions and Celery until the Onions become translucent.

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.

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.

Add in the No Chicken Broth and mix well. Allow everything to come to a boil. Then lower the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add in the Chicken Soy Curls, Bay Leaf and cook for another 5 minutes.

Add in the Orzo and cook for 10 minutes covered. Stir occasionally to prevent the Orzo from sticking.

Add in the chopped Spinach and once it has wilted add in the Lemon Juice. Season with Salt & Pepper before serving.