Greek Chicken-Orzo Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 bay leaves
3 cups fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1/2 cup uncooked orzo
3/4 lb chicken breast tenders, chopped
1 cup baby spinach leaves
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
3 tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt

Directions:

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté 6 to 8 minutes or until tender. Add bay leaves; sauté 1 minute.
Add chicken broth and water; bring to a boil. Stir in orzo; cook, uncovered, 8 minutes. Reduce heat, and stir in chicken. Simmer 5 to 6 minutes or until chicken is done. Stir in spinach; remove from heat. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes or until spinach wilts. Stir in parsley, oregano, lemon juice, pepper, and salt. Remove bay leaves. Serve immediately.
Note: You may need to add extra broth or water when reheating.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	415.61 Kcal (1740 kJ)
Calories from fat	171.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.02g	29%
Cholesterol	36.34mg	12%
Sodium	1019.26mg	42%
Potassium	862.24mg	18%
Total Carbs	29.75g	10%
Sugars	7.88g	32%
Dietary Fiber	4.35g	17%
Protein	33g	66%
Vitamin C	17.7mg	30%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	11%
Iron	5.8mg	32%
Calcium	232.7mg	23%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	80.42 Kcal (337 kJ)
Calories from fat	33.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.68g	29%
Cholesterol	7.03mg	12%
Sodium	197.23mg	42%
Potassium	166.85mg	18%
Total Carbs	5.76g	10%
Sugars	1.52g	32%
Dietary Fiber	0.84g	17%
Protein	6.39g	66%
Vitamin C	3.4mg	30%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	11%
Iron	1.1mg	32%
Calcium	45mg	23%

* 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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