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Chicken & Orzo Soup
Yield: Makes 2 servings
Ingredients:
Nonstick olive oil cooking spray

3
ounces boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces

1
can (14-1/2 ounces) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

1
cup water

2/3
cup shredded carrot

1/3
cup sliced green onion

1/4
cup uncooked orzo pasta

1
teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1/8
teaspoon ground turmeric

2
teaspoons lemon juice

Dash black pepper

Sliced green onions (optional)



 
Preparation:
1.
Spray medium saucepan with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from saucepan and set aside.

2.
In same saucepan, combine broth, water, carrot, green onion, orzo, ginger and turmeric. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 8 to 10 minutes or until orzo is tender. Stir in chicken and lemon juice; cook until hot. Season to taste with pepper.

3.
Ladle into serving bowls. Sprinkle with additional green onions, if desired.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1 bowl soup (1/2 of total recipe) without additional green onions
Fiber 2 g
Carbohydrate 21 g
Cholesterol 26 mg
Saturated Fat <1 g
Total Fat 2 g
Calories from Fat 8 %
Calories 176
Protein 18 g
Sodium 182 mg
Dietary Exchange:
Meat 1-1/2
Vegetable 1
Starch 1


This recipe appears in: Soups

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