Lemon Chicken Soup With Orzo Recipe

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Lemon Chicken Soup With Orzo
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Directions:

  1. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a pot over med-high heat; season the chicken with salt and add it to the pot; cook/stir occasionally, until just cooked through, about 5 minutes; transfer the chicken to a dish; set aside.
  2. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil to the pot; add in onions, celery, carrot, and thyme; cook/stir over med-high heat until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add in 5 cups broth and bring to a boil; add in orzo and let simmer until tender, about 8 minutes.
  4. Decrease heat to low to keep the soup hot, but not boiling.
  5. Warm the remaining 1 cup broth in a small pan until it is hot, but not boiling.
  6. In a bowl, beat the eggs; gradually whisk the lemon juice into the eggs; then gradually add the hot broth to the lemon-egg mixture, whisking all the while.
  7. Add the mixture to the soup, stirring well until the soup is thickened.
  8. Do not let the soup come to a boil; add in cooked chicken; season to taste with salt and pepper; serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 280.92 Kcal (1176 kJ)
Calories from fat 142.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.89g 24%
Cholesterol 129.41mg 43%
Sodium 388.97mg 16%
Potassium 674.74mg 14%
Total Carbs 16.45g 5%
Sugars 3.65g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2.04g 8%
Protein 24.16g 48%
Vitamin C 7.9mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 57.2mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 49.06 Kcal (205 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.77g 24%
Cholesterol 22.6mg 43%
Sodium 67.92mg 16%
Potassium 117.83mg 14%
Total Carbs 2.87g 5%
Sugars 0.64g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0.36g 8%
Protein 4.22g 48%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 13%
Iron 0.2mg 6%
Calcium 10mg 6%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.5
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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