DILL CHICKEN SOUP

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I could eat soup for every meal of the day, all year long. I particularly like dill and spinach-they add a brightness to this light and healthy soup. -Robin Haas, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
1-1/2 cups coarsely shredded rotisserie chicken
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 cups frozen peas (about 6 ounces)
8 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 10 cups)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dill weed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Coarsely ground pepper, optional

Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add carrots, onion and garlic; saute until carrots are tender, 4-5 minutes., Stir in orzo, chicken and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Stir in peas, spinach and dill; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until orzo is tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. If desired, top each serving with coarsely ground pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 681mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges