Chicken Orzo Soup

Nothing says comfort like a bowl of hearty chicken soup.
Pair with a sandwich for a simple, heartwarming dinner option.

Ingredients:
1 (32-ounce) chicken broth, divided
1/2 cup uncooked orzo
2 teaspoons olive oil
2/3 cup coarsely chopped carrot
1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/4 cups water
3 fresh parsley sprigs
1 fresh thyme sprig
4 cups fresh baby spinach
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:
Bring 1 3/4 cups broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Add orzo; cook 10 minutes or until done. Drain.
While orzo cooks, heat a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add oil to pan; swirl to coat.
Add carrot, celery, onion, and chicken;
cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Stir in remaining 2 1/4 cups broth, 1 1/4 cups water,
parsley, and thyme; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes
or until vegetables are tender.
Discard herb sprigs.
Add orzo, spinach, juice, salt,
and pepper; simmer 1 minute.