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Lemon and Orzo Soup with Spinach and Chicken
Sauté
- 1 1/2 cups diced onions
- 3/4 cup each diced carrots and celery
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Add
- 1 tablespoon each fresh garlic and thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup dry orzo
Off Heat, Stir In
- 4 cups cooked chicken or turkey
- 1 pkg. fresh baby spinach (5oz.)
- 1-2 tablespoons minced lemon zest
- 3-4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Crumbled Feta cheese
Instructions
- Sauté onions, carrot, celery in oil in a large pot over med-high heat until softened, 7-9 minutes. Add garlic, thyme and pepper flakes to pot; cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add broth and bring to boil. Stir in orzo; cook until al dente about 7 minutes. Off heat, stir in chicken/turkey, spinach, zest and lemon juice. Season soup with salt. Garnish with feta and additional zest.
Adapted from Cuisine at Home December 2013
Adapted from Cuisine at Home December 2013
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