Lemon Chicken Soup
Nutrition
Calories: 136 kcalCarbohydrates: 25 gProtein: 15 gFat: 8 gSaturated Fat: 8 gCholesterol: 12 mgSodium: 1643 mgFiber: 7 gSugar: 6 gVitamin A: 131.725 IUCalcium: 75 mgIron: 8 mg
Ingredients
- 8 cups fat-free chicken broth
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast (6 ounces)
- 2 whole Medium carrots peeled and diced
- 1 stalk celery sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 whole lemon juiced
Instructions
- 1. Place all of the ingredients except the lemon juice in a 4-quart pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the orzo is cooked al dente.
- 2. Remove the chicken breast from the soup and cut into strips. Then return to the pot. Add the lemon juice, stirring well to mix. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
- 3. Ladle the hot soup into individual bowls and serve immediately.