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Chicken

Chicken Florentine Soup

Ingredients


  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, chopped
  • 1 celery rib, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 6 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup half-and-half cream
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Description

  1. In a Dutch oven or large sauce pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and celery; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
  2. Add broth; bring to a boil. Stir in orzo and cooked chicken. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until orzo is al dente, 8-10 minutes. Stir in spinach, half-and-half and lemon juice. Serve soup in bowls topped with Parmesan cheese.