Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Macros:
- Protein: 38g
- Carbs: 45g
- Fat: 5g
It’s finally Fall, which means that soups and stews are back! This lemon chicken orzo soup falls under that umbrella and is perfect for this time of year. Beyond being a great dish for the Fall, this lemon chicken orzo soup is, of course, macro-friendly. It’s a fantastic flexible dieting meal, especially for those who are low on fat and need to hit their protein and carbs!
SERVING DETAILS:
- Servings: 2
- Serving Size: 636g
- Calories: 380
Directions:
- 1Place chicken and 1/2 cup of chicken broth in slow cooker for 3-4 hours on high.
- 2Meanwhile dice onion, celery and carrot and place into large pot on medium/high heat (be sure to add a little oil if your pots and pans require it!).
- 3Cook for 10-15 minutes until onion becomes translucent & vegetables become soft.
- 4Add chicken broth, lemon juice and zest to the vegetable mix.
- 5Add paprika, salt, pepper and parsley to the soup then bring to a simmer.
- 6Once the soup has reached a simmer, add the orzo pasta & baby spinach leaves and let it simmer for a further 10-15 minutes.
- 7Once chicken is cooked through, remove from slow cooker and shred before adding to the soup mix.
- 8Stir carefully to combine.
- 9Serve & enjoy.
Ingredients:
- white onion, diced100g
- carrots, cut into rounds100g
- celery, cut into half moons100g
- minced garlic10g
- chicken breast (slow cooked & shredded)300g
- low sodium, fat-free chicken broth2 cups (~480g)
- orzo pasta100g
- baby spinach leaves1 cup (~30g)
- juice and zest of 1 medium sized lemon51g
- Worcestershire sauce- to taste
- parsley
- paprika
- salt & pepper
- juice and zest of 1 lemon