Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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9 cups chicken stock
2 tsp olive oil
1 1/3 cups carrots, chopped
1 1/3 cups onions, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme
2 tsp salt
1 rotisserie-cooked chicken, shredded (about 3 cups)
8 oz orzo pasta, uncooked
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 1/2 tsp lemon rind, grated
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp black pepper, coarsely cracked (optional)
1/4 cup romano cheese, grated (optional)

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large dutch oven.
2. Add carrot, onion, celery, garlic, thyme, lemon rind and salt. Saute over medium heat until vegetables begin to soften.
3. Add chicken stock and lemon juice. Bring to a boil.
4. Add chicken and orzo. Simmer until orzo is cooked thru.
5. Just before serving add parsley. Garnish with black pepper and Romano cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	557.83 Kcal (2336 kJ)
Calories from fat	364.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	40.52g	62%
Cholesterol	145.71mg	49%
Sodium	1442.85mg	60%
Potassium	686.99mg	15%
Total Carbs	21.21g	7%
Sugars	9.06g	36%
Dietary Fiber	1.84g	7%
Protein	28.16g	56%
Vitamin C	9.3mg	16%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	133mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	118.88 Kcal (498 kJ)
Calories from fat	77.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.63g	62%
Cholesterol	31.05mg	49%
Sodium	307.48mg	60%
Potassium	146.4mg	15%
Total Carbs	4.52g	7%
Sugars	1.93g	36%
Dietary Fiber	0.39g	7%
Protein	6g	56%
Vitamin C	2mg	16%
Iron	0.3mg	7%
Calcium	28.3mg	13%

* 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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