Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
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Lemon chicken orzo soup recipe takes only 30 minutes! Serve a delicious dinner from the stove to the table in less time than take out!
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Ingredients
- 6 boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Cut into approximately 1 inch pieces
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil Divided
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 onion Diced
- 3 carrots Peeled and Cut into Small Pieces
- 3 stalks celery Cut into Small Pieces
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 lemons Juiced
- 1 1/2 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped
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Instructions
- Heat 1 Tbsp of the olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Then added in the onion, celery and carrots. Sauté on medium heat for approximately 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Push the veggies to the side, add in the remaining olive oil. Then add in the chicken. Season the chicken with the garlic, thyme, salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken until slightly browned (approximately 3-4 minutes).
- Then add in the broth, water, bay leaf and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Then add in the orzo pasta. Then reduce the heat, simmer and cook until the past is cooked through (10-12 minutes).
- Stir in the fresh parsley and then serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
493kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
57g
(114%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
535mg
(22%)
Potassium
1223mg
(35%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
5279IU
(106%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 493 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 493kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 57g | 114% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 535mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 1223mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 5279IU | 106% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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