Chicken-Orzo Soup

Contributed By: susankane
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Meal Type: Soups & Stews

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Ingredients

1 (32-ounce) container fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided
1/2 cup Uncooked orzo
2 teaspoons Olive oil
2/3 cup Coarsely chopped carrot
1/2 cup Coarsely chopped celery
1/2 cup Chopped onion
3/4 pound Skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/4 cups Water
3 Fresh parsley sprigs
1 Fresh thyme sprig
4 cups Fresh baby spinach
1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon Black pepper

Preparation

1. Bring 1 3/4 cups broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add orzo; cook 10 minutes or until done. Drain.

2. While orzo cooks, heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add carrot, celery, onion, and chicken; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in remaining 2 1/4 cups broth, 1 1/4 cups water, parsley, and thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Discard herb sprigs. Add orzo, spinach, juice, salt, and pepper; simmer 1 minute.

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