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Name: Lemony Chicken and Orzo Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: not set
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium leek white and pale-green parts only, halved lengthwise, sliced crosswise 1/2" thick; 1 celery stalk sliced crosswise 1/2" thick; 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thighs; 6 cups chicken broth; kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup orzo; 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill; lemon halves for serving

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INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium leek ; white and pale-green parts only, halved lengthwise, sliced crosswise 1/2" thick
1 celery stalk ; sliced crosswise 1/2" thick
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thighs
6 cups chicken broth
kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup orzo
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
lemon halves ; for serving

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INSTRUCTIONS

1) Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add leek and celery and cook, stirring often, until vegetables are soft, about 5-8 minutes. Add chicken and broth; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through, 15-20 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. Let cool, then shred chicken into bite size pieces.

2) Meanwhile, return broth to a boil. Add orzo and cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes.

3) Remove pot from heat. Stir in chicken and dill. Serve with lemon halves for squeezing over.

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (1966g)
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings

Calories: 4149
Calories from Fat: 2538 (61%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 282g	376 %
	Saturated Fat 80.4g	402 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 116.5g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 60.6g
Cholesterol 1471.6mg		453 %
Sodium 1416mg		49 %
Potassium 3758.9mg		99 %
Total Carbohydrate 16.1g		5 %
	Dietary Fiber 0.2g	1 %
	Sugars, other 15.9g
Protein 362.3g		518 %
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Calories per serving: 4149

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