Lemony Chicken and Orzo Soup [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 4
• Time: 45 minutes

Chicken is a wonderful source of protein and a number of essential nutrients like B vitamins and selenium. While protein is required for the growth and development of muscles and creation of bone structures, B vitamins and selenium are required for energy metabolism and strengthening the immune system. Orzo is a low-fat food, but contains the important nutrients iron, protein and fiber. The iron in orzo helps the body get sufficient amounts of oxygen to carry out its normal operations and eliminate fatigue. The protein in orzo is required for boosting energy levels in the body.

Nutrition

• calories: 265
• protein: 24
• carbs: 15
• fat: 13
• saturated fat: 1.26
• polyunsaturated fat: 0.42
• monounsaturated fat: 2.46
• cholesterol: 9
• sodium: 228
• potassium: 450
• dietary fiber: 1.31
• sugars: 2.68
• vitamin a: 24
• vitamin c: 14
• calcium: 29
• iron: 1
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 11.01
• other fats: 8.86

Ingredients

• 1 stalk, large Celery, raw
• 1 tablespoon Oil, olive, salad or cooking
• 0.24 1 cup orzo
• 0.52 fruit without seeds Lemons, raw, with peel
• 0.24 cup sprigs Dill weed, fresh
• 6 piece Chicken thigh, skin removed
• 1 dash Spices, pepper, black
• 6 serving 1 container CAMPBELL'S Low Sodium Soups, Chicken Broth
• 1 leek Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw

Instructions

• Heat a little oil in a pot over medium heat.
• Add celery and leek and cook for at least 10 minutes or until they are soft.
• Now add chicken broth and chicken pieces. Then season it with salt and pepper and boil the mixture.
• Once the mixture is boiled, cover it up with a lid and simmer for at least 20 minutes.
• Remove the chicken pieces from the pot and transfer them to a plate and shred into bite-size pieces.
• Now boil the chicken broth and add orzo. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes.
• Remove the pot from heat. Add dill and chicken and mix well.
• Serve the soup with lemon halves.