Greek Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe
This is a bright, delicious, Spring chicken soup. It is easy to make and doesn't require a lot of cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 3 carrots, finely diced or shredded
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 3 cups shredded chicken (about 1/2 a rotisserie chicken)
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 1 bunch green onions, white and green parts finely sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Shred 3 cups chicken reserving bones and extra meat for another use.
- Cook orzo according to package directions until tender. Drain.
- In a large soup pot, sauté onion in oil until tender.
- Add carrots and sauté 1 minute.
- Add garlic and sauté a couple seconds, do not brown!
- Add chicken stock and lemon juice.
- Simmer until carrots are fully soft.
- Add orzo, chicken and sliced green onions.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat and serve.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 528g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 392 | |
| Calories from Fat 125 | 32% |
| Total Fat 13.93g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 3.76g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium 581mg | 24% |
| Potassium 686mg | 20% |
| Total Carbs 41.13g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.1g | 14% |
| Sugars 7.92g | 5% |
| Protein 24.19g | 39% |
