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Whole Chicken Orzo Soup

A comforting and hearty soup made with tender whole chicken, orzo pasta, and fresh vegetables, perfect for any day.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 whole chicken (about 4-5 lbs)
  • 8 cups chicken broth preferably low-sodium
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups orzo pasta
  • 2 cups spinach fresh
For Garnish
  • 1 cup fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, add the whole chicken and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the diced carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, and oregano.
  3. Cover the pot and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  4. Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Shred the chicken meat, discarding the skin and bones.
  5. Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Stir in the orzo and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the orzo is al dente.
  6. Add the fresh spinach to the pot and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a splash of lemon juice to the soup before serving. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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