Directions:
- In med. pot,bring chicken stock and chicken to a simmer. Lower the heat and poach chicken about 12 mins.
- Heat dutch oven or soup pot over med. heat. Add the butter to melt. Add the orzo and cook,stirring,until deeply toasted,3 to 5 mins. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the EVOO,2 turns of the pan,to dutch oven. Add the zucchini,carrot,bell pepper,shallots and garlic;season with salt and pepper. Cook,stirring occasionally,until the vegetables are softened,7 to 8 mins. Return orzo to pot.
- Remove chicken from stock. Skim and discard the fat from the stock;transfer the stock to the dutch oven. Chop,dice or shred the chicken and add to the soup with 2 c water. Bring soup to a boil and cook until the orzo is just tender,about 5 mins. Add the peas during the last min. of cooking.
- Turn off heat;stir in parsley and lemon peel. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 359.81 Kcal (1506 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 129.74 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 14.42g | 22% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 91.18mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 773.07mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 794.19mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbs | 24.79g | 8% | |
| Sugars | 9.89g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.54g | 14% | |
| Protein | 33.45g | 67% | |
| Vitamin C | 30.4mg | 51% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.6mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 7.4mg | 41% | |
| Calcium | 39.8mg | 4% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 73.24 Kcal (307 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 26.41 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 2.93g | 22% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 18.56mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 157.36mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 161.65mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbs | 5.05g | 8% | |
| Sugars | 2.01g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.72g | 14% | |
| Protein | 6.81g | 67% | |
| Vitamin C | 6.2mg | 51% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 41% | |
| Calcium | 8.1mg | 4% | |
* 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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