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Lemon Pepper Soup

35 min · serves 4

Per serving (est.): ~330 cal · 27g protein · 31g carbs · 10g fat

2g fiber · 1.5g sugar · 1.8g sat fat · 950mg sodium

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contains gluten · always check labels

Lemon Pepper Soup

Ingredients

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  • a glug of olive oil2 tbsp olive oil
  • two carrots2 carrots, diced
  • a carton of chicken broth4 cups chicken broth
  • a few handfuls of orzo3/4 cup orzoa few handfuls of rice1/2 cup long grain riceRice stands in for the orzo so the soup is made without gluten ingredients — it cooks up a touch heartier, so simmer until tender. Gluten-free orzo works too.
  • two big handfuls of shredded cooked chicken2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • a big squeeze of lemon2 tbsp lemon
  • a dozen cracks of black pepper1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • a small handful of fresh dill2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • salt, to tastesalt, to taste

Steps

  1. Soften the carrots in the oil, then pour in the broth.
  2. Simmer the orzo right in the pot, then stir in the chicken.
  3. Finish with lemon, dill, and all that pepper off the heat.