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Chicken Soup with Orzo

Chicken Soup with Orzo
Chicken Soup with Orzo might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. One portion of this dish contains approximately 24g of protein, 18g of fat, and a total of 322 calories. This recipe serves 8. If you have celery, bay leaf, chicken pieces, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the water you could follow this main course with the Watermelon-Peach Slushies as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It will be a hit at your Autumn event.

Instructions

1
Remove and discard giblets and neck from chicken. Rinse chicken under cold water; pat dry. Trim excess fat.
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2
Combine chicken and 3 quarts water in a stockpot; bring to a boil.
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Add the onion, chopped carrot, chopped celery, and peppercorns; bring to a boil. Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour.
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Remove the chicken from broth, reserving broth; cool.
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Remove chicken from bones; cut meat into bite-size pieces. Strain chicken broth through a sieve over a bowl; discard solids.
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Add enough water to broth to measure 10 cups; pour broth mixture into stockpot.
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Add sliced carrot, diced celery, basil, oregano, salt, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
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Add chicken and orzo; cook 8 minutes or until pasta is done.
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Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score13
Dairy Free
DietsDairy Free
Dish TypesSoup
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