Chicken And Orzo Soup
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- Prep Time15 min
- Total Time30 min
- Makes4 servings
Photo, Erik Putz.
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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