Mediterranean Orzo Soup
Mediterranean Orzo Soup Recipe. A filling and healthy soup for summer!
Ingredients
| Olive oil | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Garlic | 3 Clove (15 gm) , sliced | |
| Scallions | 2 Medium , thinly sliced | |
| Chicken stock | 4 Cup (64 tbs) | |
| Water | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Orzo pasta | 3/4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Garbanzo beans canned | 15 Ounce , drained, rinsed | |
| Lemon zest | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Cooked chicken | 2 Cup (32 tbs) , shredded | |
| Baby spinach | 6 Ounce | |
| Lemon juice | 1/2 Medium | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste | |
| Parmesan cheese shaving | 5 Gram |
Directions
MAKING
1. In a heavy bottom pan over medium heat pour olive oil.
2. Add garlic and scallions and saute for 1 minute.
3. Pour the chicken stock and water, over high heat bring it to a boil.
4. Once it reaches to a boil add the uncooked orzo, garbanzo beans, and lemon zest.
5. Give it a stir and cook on high heat for 10 minutes.
6. Add the cooked chicken, spinach, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
7. Give it a quick stir and turn off the heat.
8. Transfer a ladle full of the soup in a serving bowl and top it with shaved Parmesan, pepper, and a little extra squeeze of lemon.
SERVING
9. Serve with toasted crusty bread.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 566Calories from Fat 160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18 g27.7%
Saturated Fat 4 g20%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 867 mg36.13%
Total Carbohydrates 64 g21.3%
Dietary Fiber 7 g28%
Sugars 6 g
Protein 35 g70%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
