How to Make Panera Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Nutrition

Orzo Primavera

1 large chicken breast shredded or diced into bit size pieces.

Recipe Summary Orzo Primavera

Fresh, al dente vegetables and orzo with a creamy tomato and Parmesan sauce makes a fantastic side dish. This primavera is a good base recipe that you can tweak with other seasonal vegetables, or freshen up with fresh lemon juice or white wine.

Ingredients | Panera Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Nutrition

4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

1 ⅓ cups uncooked orzo pasta

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 carrot, cut into thin slices

1 medium onion, chopped

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 medium zucchini, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 medium yellow squash, cut into bite-sized pieces

½ cup chicken broth

½ cup tomato sauce

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

2 tablespoons half-and-half

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil; add 2 teaspoons salt. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 6 to 11 minutes. Drain.

Heat oil in a skillet over low heat. Add bell pepper and saute for 10 minutes. Increase heat to medium and add carrot, onion, and garlic. Saute until carrot begins to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add zucchini and summer squash; cook for 1 minute more. Increase heat to high and add broth, tomato sauce, remaining salt, and pepper. Cook until sauce comes to a simmer, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low.

Add orzo to the sauce and mix well. Remove from heat. Stir in half-and-half, followed by Parmesan cheese. Serve hot or at room temperature.

You can use vegetable broth instead of chicken, if preferred.

Info | Panera Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Nutrition

prep: 15 mins cook: 30 mins total: 45 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

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