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Crockpot Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
An easy and comforting bowl of lemon Chicken Orzo Soup `- perfect for any season.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 208 kcal
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2-1/2 cups chopped carrots (about 4-5 smaller carrots)
- 1 medium onion, chopped fine
- 3/4 cup celery, chopped
- 3/4 cup orzo pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- 1 32 oz. container chicken broth
- 1-2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons chicken soup base.
- fresh juice from 1/2 of a large lemon
Instructions
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Place the onions on the bottom of the crockpot and drizzle with olive oil.
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Lightly salt and pepper the chicken pieces and lay on top of the onions.
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Add the rest of the ingredients except the pasta and lemon.
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Cook on high for about 5 hours or low for 7 8.
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Turn the crockpot to high.
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Remove chicken pieces and shred with a fork. Place chicken back in the crockpot.
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Add the noodles, lemon and parsley. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Crockpot Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Amount Per Serving (6 g)
Calories 208
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 47mg16%
Sodium 442mg19%
Potassium 425mg12%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 3565IU71%
Vitamin C 3.1mg4%
Calcium 22mg2%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.