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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Servings
Calories
425
kcal
Equipment
Cuisinart French Classic Tri-Ply Stainless Saucepan with Cover
Pyrex Measuring Cup 4-piece Set, Clear, 15 x 12 x 5.375
Measuring Cups and Magnetic Measuring Spoons Set
Stainless Steel Whisks
Ingredients
1
tbsp
vegetable or olive oil
2
carrots
peeled, sliced
2
tbsp
chopped onion
5
cups
chicken broth
½
cup
whole-wheat orzo
1 ½
cups
shredded rotisserie chicken
2
lemons juiced
2
eggs
½
cup
fresh spinach
Salt and pepper
to taste
1-2
teaspoons
dried dill weed
Instructions
Beat the eggs and lemon juice in a bowl.
Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add the carrots and onion.
Cook, stirring for 5 minutes.
Add the broth and bring to a simmer. Add the orzo and simmer for 5 minutes.
Ladle some of the broth into the bowl with the eggs and whisk to temper them.
Pour the tempered eggs into the broth in the pot and stir to combine.
Add the chicken and spinach and cook until the spinach is wilted.
Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper and add dill.
Ladle soup into the bowls and serve.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
g
|
Calories:
425
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
41
g
|
Protein:
36
g
|
Fat:
14
g
|
Saturated Fat:
3
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
9
g
|
Cholesterol:
181
mg
|
Sodium:
1581
mg
|
Fiber:
6
g
|
Sugar:
4
g