Toasted Orzo Chicken Soup Recipe

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Toasted Orzo Chicken Soup
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Directions:

  1. In med. pot,bring chicken stock and chicken to a simmer. Lower the heat and poach chicken about 12 mins.
  2. Heat dutch oven or soup pot over med. heat. Add the butter to melt. Add the orzo and cook,stirring,until deeply toasted,3 to 5 mins. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Add the EVOO,2 turns of the pan,to dutch oven. Add the zucchini,carrot,bell pepper,shallots and garlic;season with salt and pepper. Cook,stirring occasionally,until the vegetables are softened,7 to 8 mins. Return orzo to pot.
  4. Remove chicken from stock. Skim and discard the fat from the stock;transfer the stock to the dutch oven. Chop,dice or shred the chicken and add to the soup with 2 c water. Bring soup to a boil and cook until the orzo is just tender,about 5 mins. Add the peas during the last min. of cooking.
  5. Turn off heat;stir in parsley and lemon peel. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 359.81 Kcal (1506 kJ)
Calories from fat 129.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.42g 22%
Cholesterol 91.18mg 30%
Sodium 773.07mg 32%
Potassium 794.19mg 17%
Total Carbs 24.79g 8%
Sugars 9.89g 40%
Dietary Fiber 3.54g 14%
Protein 33.45g 67%
Vitamin C 30.4mg 51%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 20%
Iron 7.4mg 41%
Calcium 39.8mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 73.24 Kcal (307 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.93g 22%
Cholesterol 18.56mg 30%
Sodium 157.36mg 32%
Potassium 161.65mg 17%
Total Carbs 5.05g 8%
Sugars 2.01g 40%
Dietary Fiber 0.72g 14%
Protein 6.81g 67%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 51%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 20%
Iron 1.5mg 41%
Calcium 8.1mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.7
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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