Chicken and Orzo Soup With Arugula and Basil Recipe

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Chicken and Orzo Soup With Arugula and Basil
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Directions:

  1. In medium soup pot, bring the chicken stock and water to a low boil.
  2. Meanwhile, in another soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat; add the chicken tenders and cook, stirring unitl lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the thyme and bay leaf, then stir in the onion, carrot and mushrooms, season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cover the pan and cook the vegetables until softened, 6-7 minutes.
  5. Pour the hot stock over the vegetables and bring to a boil.
  6. Stir in the orzo and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
  7. Remove from the heat and add the arugula and basil to wilt.
  8. Stir in the lemon peel, discard the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper.
  9. Serve with lots of grated cheese at table.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 355.46 Kcal (1488 kJ)
Calories from fat 197.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.94g 34%
Cholesterol 24.3mg 8%
Sodium 466.88mg 19%
Potassium 597.31mg 13%
Total Carbs 26.44g 9%
Sugars 4.62g 18%
Dietary Fiber 4.88g 20%
Protein 14.57g 29%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Calcium 97.8mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 99.98 Kcal (419 kJ)
Calories from fat 55.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.17g 34%
Cholesterol 6.84mg 8%
Sodium 131.31mg 19%
Potassium 167.99mg 13%
Total Carbs 7.44g 9%
Sugars 1.3g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1.37g 20%
Protein 4.1g 29%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 15%
Iron 0.5mg 10%
Calcium 27.5mg 10%

* 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

  • 8.1
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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