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Zesty Italian Chicken Soup

Seasoned chicken breast with orzo pasta, spinach and parmesan cheese make this soup warm and comforting
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

The Soup

  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 cups dry orzo pasta
  • 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 quarts chicken broth
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
  • Italian seasoning see below

Italian Seasoning

  • 2 Tbsp. parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. dried parsley
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Combine all of the ingredients for the Italian Seasoning in a shallow bowl. Coat chicken in the seasoning, pressing to adhere. Heat oil over medium heat in a nonstick pan. Brown the chicken, 5-7 minutes per side, until cooked through. Remove chicken onto a cutting board and shred with forks.
  • Bring broth to a boil in a large stockpot. Beat the eggs and pour them into a glass measuring cup, or anything that has a spout. Add orzo to the broth. and cook 1 minute. Lower heat to a simmer and pour in the egg. Add the chicken and spinach.
  • Ladle soup into serving bowls and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Keyword chicken, healthy, low fat
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