Toasted Orzo Chicken Soup
- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
4 c. chicken stock1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast3/4 c. orzo pasta1 small zucchini, finely chopped1 carrot, finely chopped1/2 small red bell pepper, finely chopped1 small onion, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 c. frozen peas1/4 c. finely chopped flat-leaf parley 2 tsp. grated lemon peel1 tbs. butterSalt and pepper, to tasteOlive oil, for cooking
In a medium pot, bring the chicken stock and chicken to a simmer. Lower the heat, and poach the chicken for 12 minutes.
Heat a dutch oven over medium heat. Add the butter to melt, then add the orzo and cook, stirring until deeply toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Tranfer to a plate.
Add small amount of olive oil to the dutch oven. Add zucchini, carrot, bell pepper, onion and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, 7-8 minutes. Return orzo to the pot.
Remove the chicken from the stock. Skim and discard the fat from the stock. Transfer the stock to the dutch oven. Chop the chicken into cubes and add to the soup with 2 cups of water. Bring the soup to a boil and cook until the orzo is just tender, 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ABYRNES59.
Heat a dutch oven over medium heat. Add the butter to melt, then add the orzo and cook, stirring until deeply toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Tranfer to a plate.
Add small amount of olive oil to the dutch oven. Add zucchini, carrot, bell pepper, onion and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, 7-8 minutes. Return orzo to the pot.
Remove the chicken from the stock. Skim and discard the fat from the stock. Transfer the stock to the dutch oven. Chop the chicken into cubes and add to the soup with 2 cups of water. Bring the soup to a boil and cook until the orzo is just tender, 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ABYRNES59.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 262.1
- Total Fat: 4.9 g
- Cholesterol: 48.1 mg
- Sodium: 1,559.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 28.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
- Protein: 24.0 g
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