Chicken Vegetable Soup With Orzo Recipe
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 5 c. water
- 2 lb chicken drumsticks skinned
- 2 c. small broccoli florets
- 2 c. presliced mushrooms
- 1 1/2 c. sliced carrot
- 1 c. minced onion
- 1/4 c. minced fresh basil
- 1/4 c. uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 6 Tbsp. grated fresh Parmesan cheese (1-1/2 ounces)
Directions
- This homey soup shows just how quickly you can make chicken broth in the microwave. It also shows off the microwave's fabulous way with vegetables; they not only keep more color but also retain more vitamins.
- 1. Combine water and chicken in a 3-qt casserole. Cover with lid; microwave at high 30 min or possibly till chicken is done, stirring after 15 min. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving cooking liquid. Cold chicken slightly. Remove chicken from bones, and throw away bones. Shred chicken with 2 forks to measure 2-1/2 c..
- 2. Combine broccoli and next 4 ingredients (broccoli through basil) in casserole. Cover; microwave at high 8 min or possibly till tender, stirring after 4 min. Add in the reserved cooking liquid, chicken, pasta, salt, and pepper. Cover; microwave at high 6 min or possibly till pasta is tender. Ladle soup into 6 bowls. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.
- Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 c. soup and 1 Tbsp. cheese).
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2218g | |
| Calories 1120 | |
| Calories from Fat 248 | 22% |
| Total Fat 27.85g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat 10.0g | 40% |
| Trans Fat 0.46g | |
| Cholesterol 418mg | 139% |
| Sodium 3443mg | 143% |
| Potassium 2440mg | 70% |
| Total Carbs 82.85g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.1g | 40% |
| Sugars 17.96g | 12% |
| Protein 130.31g | 208% |
