Spring Chicken Soup

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Soup, Chili & Stew
Spring Chicken Soup

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Pan of soup filled with orzo, squash, chicken, spinach and asparagus

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Recipe Data

4
Servings
5min
Prep
25min
Total

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    Description

    This made-from-scratch soup is brimming with fresh spinach, asparagus, summer squash and a medley of herbs.

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    Ingredients
    Serves 4
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    ½ c. dry orzo
    3 ¼ c. chicken broth*
    1 c. water
    1 medium yellow summer squash, quartered lengthwise and sliced
    2 c. chopped cooked chicken*
    2 c. loosely packed baby spinach
    1 c. 1-inch-pieces fresh asparagus
    chopped fresh herbs (basil, parsley and/or thyme)
    4 lemon wedges

    Directions

    1. Prepare orzo according to package directions; drain and set aside.
    2. In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth and water to boiling. Stir in squash; simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in chicken, spinach, asparagus, herbs and prepared orzo. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through. Serve with lemon wedges.

    Nutrition facts

    Servings

    120 Calories per serving

    Amounts Per Serving

    • Total Fat: 1.5g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 310mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 13g
    • Protein: 14g

    Daily Values

    0%
    Vitamin A 10%
    0%
    Vitamin C 15%
    0%
    Iron 6%
    0%
    Calcium 2%

    Recipe Source:

    Hy-Vee Seasons Spring 2015.