Chicken-Orzo Soup

Name: Chicken-Orzo Soup
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 946 milliliters fresh baby spinach; 0 teaspoons black pepper; 158 milliliters coarsely chopped carrot; 118 milliliters coarsely chopped celery; 907 grams fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided; 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 118 milliliters chopped onion; 118 milliliters uncooked orzo; 3 fresh parsley sprigs; 0 teaspoons salt; 340 grams skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 fresh thyme sprig; 296 milliliters water

Chicken-Orzo Soup might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 220 calories, 23g of protein, and 5g of fat. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, parsley sprigs, salt, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the lemon juice you could follow this main course with the Lemon Shortbread Cookies with Lemon Icing It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Bring 1 3/4 cups broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.

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Add orzo; cook 10 minutes or until done.

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Orzo

Drain.

While orzo cooks, heat a large saucepan over medium heat.

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Orzo

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Add oil to pan; swirl to coat.

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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.

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