Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
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Made with fresh lemon, cooked chicken, and orzo pasta, this Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup makes a hearty yet light weeknight dinner. The bright citrus broth adds an incredible pop of flavor.
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Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion Diced
- 4 carrots Peeled and Diced
- 3 celery stalks Diced
- 3 Cloves garlic Minced
- 1 Teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 Teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper
- 6 Cups chicken stock or broth
- 3/4 Cup orzo
- 2 Cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Zest of 1 lemon
- fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Saute until the vegetables are slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
- To the pot, stir in the thyme, salt and black pepper. Saute for another 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil, Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the orzo pasta and simmer for another 8-10 minutes, or until the orzo is tender.
- Stir in shredded chicken, lemon juice and lemon zest. Simmer for another 5 minutes to allow the soup to warm back up and the flavors to meld together.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
114kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
226mg
(9%)
Potassium
214mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
6869IU
(137%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 226mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 6869IU | 137% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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