Lemon and Parmesan Chicken Orzo Soup
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
47 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
395 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
American
Lemon and Parmesan Chicken Orzo Soup
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This savory and warm Chicken Orzo Soup recipe is full of hearty ingredients and made with bright flavors from fresh lemon and cheesy Parmesan. Wilted spinach is placed in the silky broth and simmered with diced tomatoes and seasoning for the perfect mushroom soup!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or any kind of oil
- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano chopped
- 4 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
- 3-4 cloves garlic chopped or pressed
- 3 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 2 cups water
- 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes or fresh tomatoes, about 1 cup
- ½ teaspoon lemon rind grated
- 1 Parmesan rind leftover
- kosher salt
- pepper
- ¾ cup whole-wheat orzo pasta uncooked
- 3 cups fresh spinach
Toppings
- grated parmesan
- fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add turkey and cook, crumbling it with a wooden spoon as you stir, for about 6-7 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Add oregano, mushrooms, and garlic and continue to cook and stir occasionally for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the stock, water, diced tomatoes, lemon and parmesan rind; add the salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and allow it to simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Add in the orzo, and continue to simmer for about 7 minutes more.
- As soon as the orzo is cooked to al dente, add the spinach and stir to wilt.
- Serve while hot and garnish with grated parmesan and freshly chopped parsley is desired.
Notes
- Vegetarian option: Skip the chicken/turkey and use vegetable broth.
- You can add any of your favorite veggies to this soup
- Instead of orzo use rice.
- If you do not want to use canned tomatoes you may use ripe fresh tomatoes.
- You can use frozen spinach but thaw and drain excess liquid.
- Use any of your favorite mushrooms or whatever you have on hand.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
395kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
505mg
(21%)
Potassium
1306mg
(37%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2240IU
(45%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
86mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 395 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 395kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 505mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 1306mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2240IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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