Chicken-Orzo Soup
By á-4131
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 1 1/2 cups)
5 points plus
Amount per serving
Calories: 224
Fat: 4.7g
Saturated fat: 0.9g
Monounsaturated fat: 2.3g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.7g
Protein: 22g
Carbohydrate: 22.6g
Fiber: 3g
Cholesterol: 47mg
Iron: 1.5mg
Sodium: 750mg
Calcium: 43mg
Ingredients
- 1 (32-ounce) container fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 1/2 cup uncooked orzo
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2/3 cup coarsely chopped carrot
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 3 fresh parsley sprigs
- 1 fresh thyme sprig
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Details
Preparation
Step 1
1. Bring 1 3/4 cups broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add orzo; cook 10 minutes or until done. Drain.
2. While orzo cooks, heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. 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. Add orzo, spinach, juice, salt, and pepper; simmer 1 minute.
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