Asparagus Orzo Soup Recipe

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Asparagus Orzo Soup
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Snap off and discard woody bases from asparagus.
  2. Bias-slice asparagus into 1-inch-long pieces.
  3. Set aside.
  4. In a 4-quart Dutch oven cook onion and garlic in hot oil until tender.
  5. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  6. Stir in pasta; reduce heat and boil gently for 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in asparagus and snow peas.
  8. Return soup to boiling and cook 3 minutes more.
  9. Stir in spinach and pepper; cook 1 minute more.
  10. Remove soup from heat.
  11. Ladle soup into bowls.
  12. If desired, swirl 1 to 2 teaspoons pesto into each bowl of soup.
  13. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top of each serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 136.37 Kcal (571 kJ)
Calories from fat 63.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.02g 11%
Cholesterol 5.5mg 2%
Sodium 524.38mg 22%
Potassium 313.21mg 7%
Total Carbs 10.24g 3%
Sugars 2.83g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3.44g 14%
Protein 7.61g 15%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 8%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 107.6mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 37.56 Kcal (157 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.93g 11%
Cholesterol 1.51mg 2%
Sodium 144.44mg 22%
Potassium 86.28mg 7%
Total Carbs 2.82g 3%
Sugars 0.78g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.95g 14%
Protein 2.1g 15%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 8%
Iron 0.3mg 7%
Calcium 29.6mg 11%

* 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

  • 2.6
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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