Italian Orzo Spinach Soup
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 TBS olive oil1 small white onion, peeled and diced1 cup diced carrots1 cup diced celery3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced6 cups chicken or vegetable stock2 (14-ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes1 1/2 cups (about 8 oz) whole wheat orzo pasta1/2 tsp. dried thyme1/4 tsp. dried oregano1/4 tsp. dried rosemary4 cups loosely - packed spinach1 lb. chicken breast, cubes8 oz. fresh mushrooms, slicedsalt and black pepper
Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté for 4 minutes, until soft. Add chicken and sauté until no longer pink. Add carrots, celery, mushrooms and garlic and sauté for and additional 3 minutes. Add chicken stock, tomatoes, orzo (pasta), thyme, oregano, rosemary and stir to combine. Bring soup to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente. Stir in the spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until it is bright green and wilted. Season with salt and black pepper to taste (if needed) Serve warm.
Serving Size: makes 4-6 1 cup servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BLITZAJ7.
Serving Size: makes 4-6 1 cup servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BLITZAJ7.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 396.2
- Total Fat: 8.8 g
- Cholesterol: 43.9 mg
- Sodium: 933.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 49.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.1 g
- Protein: 28.2 g
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