Making Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is a delightful experience. Follow these steps to create a delicious pot of soup:

1. Heat Olive Oil: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Sauté Vegetables: Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
3. Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
4. Cook Chicken: Place the chicken breasts into the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
5. Simmer: Reduce heat and let the broth simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
6. Remove Chicken: Take out the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks.
7. Add Orzo: Stir in the orzo pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
8. Return Chicken: Add the shredded chicken back into the pot along with the chopped spinach, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
9. Season: Stir in dried thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. Let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
10. Garnish: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

These simple steps lead to a flavorful and comforting meal that is sure to be a hit!