Lemon Chicken Soup

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Ingredients

8 cups fat-free chicken broth
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (6 ounces)
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
1 medium celery stalk, sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 cup orzo or long-grain white rice (preferably Uncle Ben's brand)
Juice of 1 medium lemon (about 1/4 cup)

Preparation

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, slice into strips, and 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.

Yield

4 servings

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 162 Calories from Fat: 24
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 2.67g
4%  
Carbohydrates 16.88g
5%  
Dietary Fiber 2.27g
9%  
Saturated Fat < 1g
3%  
Calories 162.18kcal
8%  
Cholesterol 42.17mg
14%  
Protein 19.26g
32%  
Sodium 1623.03mg
67%  
Calcium
1%  
Iron
2%  
Vitamin A
1%  
Vitamin C
45%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.