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Chicken And Orzo Soup

60

  • Prep Time15 min
  • Total Time30 min
  • Makes4 servings
Chicken and orzo soup recipe

Photo, Erik Putz.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp canola oil

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 1 227-g pkg sliced cremini mushrooms

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-in. pieces

  • 1 yellow beet, peeled and halved, cut into thin rounds

  • 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into thin rounds

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 cup orzo

  • 1 900-mL carton sodium-reduced chicken broth

  • 3 thyme sprigs

  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley, (optional)

Instructions

  • HEAT oil in a large pot over medium. Add onion and mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms are softened, about 5 min.

  • ADD chicken, beet, carrot and salt to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 min. Add orzo, broth and thyme. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Simmer over medium-low until orzo and beet are tender, about 5 min.

  • REMOVE thyme sprigs, then ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with parsley and pepper before serving.

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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 284, Protein 26g, Carbohydrates 26g, Fat 9g, Fibre 3g, Sodium 973mg.
Excellent source of vitamin A.

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