Quick Avgolemono, Orzo, and Chicken Soup Recipe

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Quick Avgolemono, Orzo, and Chicken Soup

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Nutrition

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 cups fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp finely chopped fresh dill
1/2 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
4 large eggs
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup shredded carrot
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
8 oz skinless, boneless chicken breast , cut into bite-sized pieces

Directions:

Bring broth and dill to a boil in a large saucepan. Add orzo. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until orzo is slightly tender. Remove from heat.
Place eggs and juice in a blender; process until smooth. Remove 1 cup broth from pan with a ladle, making sure to leave out orzo. With blender on, slowly add broth; process until smooth.
Add carrot, salt, pepper, and chicken to pan. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, and cook 5 minutes or until chicken and orzo are done. Reduce heat to low. Slowly stir in egg mixture; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly (do not boil).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	354.03 Kcal (1482 kJ)
Calories from fat	76.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.48g	13%
Cholesterol	220.93mg	74%
Sodium	1158.33mg	48%
Potassium	1137.67mg	24%
Total Carbs	15.95g	5%
Sugars	10g	40%
Dietary Fiber	1.29g	5%
Protein	55.06g	110%
Vitamin C	13.4mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	11%
Iron	8.2mg	46%
Calcium	305.7mg	31%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	64.49 Kcal (270 kJ)
Calories from fat	13.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.54g	13%
Cholesterol	40.24mg	74%
Sodium	211mg	48%
Potassium	207.24mg	24%
Total Carbs	2.91g	5%
Sugars	1.82g	40%
Dietary Fiber	0.24g	5%
Protein	10.03g	110%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	11%
Iron	1.5mg	46%
Calcium	55.7mg	31%

* 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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